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title: "the SBC Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ( DoLS) procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646fe"
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buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# the SBC Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ( DoLS) procurement

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646fe

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the "SBC Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) procurement". The procurement process involves a two-lot tender aiming to address the shortfall in assessments. Lot 1 requires 166 complete Best Interests and mental health assessments, whereas Lot 2 involves conducting 300 mental health assessments, which will include telephone and in-person reviews. This open competition, classified under health and social work services, is being managed through the ProContract tender portal. The closing date for tender submissions is 4 March 2026, with clarifications to be submitted by 26 February 2026. The contract, valued at £180,000 inclusive of VAT, is to run until completion of all assessments but no longer than 18 months, with services commencing on 2 April 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social services sector, particularly those experienced in the provision of mental health assessments. It is well-suited to small and medium enterprises equipped to deliver high-quality assessments and innovative service models in the public sector framework. Engaging with this contract can facilitate business growth through establishing or enhancing collaboration with a public authority like Swindon Borough Council. Additionally, it enables businesses to demonstrate service quality and expertise in a competitive environment, potentially paving the way for future public contracts. Interested suppliers must register with the ProContract portal for document access and submission of tenders.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of a two lot quotation. Lot 1 - 166 complete assessment (F3 & F4) not to exceed PS120,000 (including VAT) Lot 2 - 300 mental health assessments - not to exceed PS60,000 (including VAT)- this will be a combination of telephone (reviews) and in person assessments (at SBCs discretion). Lot 1 SBC require166 good quality Best Interests and mental health assessments to assist with the current shortfall. Lot 2 SBC require 300 mental health assessments, these will be a combination of in person assessments and telephone assessments (at the discretion of SBC). The contract term will be for a maximum term of 18 months., the contract ending when all assessments are complete Lot 1 contract spend is PS120,000 (inclusive of VAT) Lot 2 contract spend is PS60, 000 (inclusive of VAT) Full details relating to the DoLS Procurement project are provided in the RFQ/tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com RFQ/Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, including the project reference and title clearly in the Subject title, by 26 February 2026 12PM UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. RFQ/Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 4 March 2026, 12pm UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender and Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN805607 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the RFQ/tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the RFQ/tender documents.

### Lot Information

1. 166 Complete assessments form 3 and form 4

Lot 1. 166 Complete assessments form 3 and form 4

2. 300 mental health assessments

Lot 2. 300 mental health assessments- this will be a combination of telephone (reviews) and in person assessments (at SBCs discretion).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009999-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000 |
| Lots value | £144,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 13:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009999-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009999-2026
  4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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