---
title: "Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a05"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-20"
---

# Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a05

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking contractors for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), a service within the health and social work services industry category. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 23 February 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 16 February 2026. The contract is valued at £100,000 and is set to commence on 1 April 2026, concluding potentially by 31 March 2028 following an optional extension. This open tender, below threshold, follows an open competition procurement method and is accessible via an e-tendering portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of tailoring their offerings to the unique requirements of DoLS. With a contract value of £100,000, the project presents a substantial prospect for growth, especially for enterprises with expertise in safeguarding services. The procurement criteria include a balanced emphasis on price (60%) and quality (40%), accommodating firms that can offer competitive pricing without compromising on service excellence. This environment is well-suited for agile businesses eager to expand their footprint in government contracts through innovative solutions and quality assurance.

## Notice

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) exists to safeguard individuals when a deprivation of liberty is an unavoidable part of a best interests care plan. Individuals who are identified as potentially deprived of their liberty must be considered on a case-by-case basis and all appropriate steps taken to remove the risk of a deprivation of liberty where possible.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: we will only allow one option to extend, we currently want to test how this contract will work before we commit for longer contract commitment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004839-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOKINGHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG40 1BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Emmbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 13:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004839-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004839-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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