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title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Relevant Person's Paid Representative (DoLS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e18a"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Relevant Person's Paid Representative (DoLS)

Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e18a

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## Summary

The contract "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Relevant Person's Paid Representative (DoLS)" has been awarded to Mental Health Matters by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council in collaboration with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. This procurement process falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification, governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The project is in the award stage as of November 2025, with the contractual period starting on 1st October 2025 and ending on 31st December 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition and falls under the 'light touch' regime. The service is intended for community, social, and personal services, particularly those related to mental health, in the UKL15 region, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth for providers specialising in mental health support services. SMEs with relevant qualifications and experience in handling deprivation of liberty cases will find this a fitting opportunity. The need for high-quality support services presents a lucrative niche for companies capable of meeting stringent regulatory requirements under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and related Welsh regulations. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio in public sector work within the healthcare and social services industries, strengthening ties with local government bodies in Wales.

## Notice

Rhondda County Borough Council and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are the 'Supervisory Bodies' under the terms of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 ('the Act') and The Mental Capacity (Deprivation of Liberty: Appointment of Relevant Person's Representative) (Wales) Regulations 2009 ('the Regulations'). The Supervisory Body requires a high quality support service for every relevant person for whom a 'Paid Representative' is to be appointed in accordance with the requirements of the regulations. The Supervisory Body now seek to commission a service from a suitably qualified and experienced Provider for the provision of a relevant person's paid representative service. ('Relevant Person' being a person deprived of their liberty subject to standard authorisations under the Mental Capacity Act 2005')

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074012-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,333 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 13:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074012-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074012-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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