---
title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) assessments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ebb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) assessments

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ebb

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) assessments" under its sub-central government public authority. This contract entails the services of Best Interest Assessors to support internal assessment needs, primarily in Coventry but with the possibility of extending to regions such as Warwickshire, Birmingham, and Worcestershire. The procurement was carried out using an open method, categorized under health and social work services. This process reached the award stage, and the contract was signed by ICS OPERATIONS LIMITED, beginning on 18th May 2026 and ending on 17th May 2028, with potential extensions up to 2032. The project operates under a light-touch regime and is valued at £279,420, with assessments due to be completed within 21 days of receipt each quarter.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in mental capacity assessments. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), which contributed a considerable number of final-stage bids, could particularly benefit from this opportunity, provided they meet the technical and pricing criteria set by the Council. Companies capable of delivering high-quality assessments efficiently, ensuring fewer than 4% of tasks require rework due to quality issues, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, gaining a foothold in the sub-central government procurement landscape.

## Notice

Award of a contract to undertake DoLs Best Interests Assessors, which will be conducted by qualified Best Interest Assessors, to support internal assessment provision.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension Option 1: 26th April 2030 (2 years) Extension Option 2: 26th April 2032 (2 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047298-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £279,420 |
| Lots value | £279,420 |
| Awards value | £279,420 |
| Contracts value | £279,420 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICS OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 14:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047298-2026
- 27 Apr 2026 at 13:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038069-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 14:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006728-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047298-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038069-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006728-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/midlands/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://xylaservices.com/

## Provenance

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