---
title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065bd4"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065bd4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-02-25"
---

# Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065bd4

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing the procurement process for "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments" in the health industry category. This initiative aims to conduct up to 180 assessments within the Hospital and related services sector in the Central Valleys, Wales. The process follows the Provider Selection Regime Wales regulations, specifically the Most Suitable Provider Process, with a key notification period from 25th February 2026 to 11th March 2026. Although the contract has not yet been formally awarded, Liquid Personnel has been identified as the intended recipient, with the procurement currently in the award stage. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, justified by the repetition of existing services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that are proficient in delivering health services, especially assessments related to deprivation of liberty safeguards. Companies with expertise in social responsibility, collaboration, service sustainability, and improving access and reducing health inequalities would be well-suited to compete in this process. Organisations interested in capitalising on service delivery enhancements across Wales, particularly those with experience in Best Interests Assessor and s12 Doctor roles, can leverage their capabilities to secure consistent and impactful engagements with NHS partners. The focus on quality and value as award criteria highlights the importance of delivering efficient and effective solutions that meet regional healthcare demands.

## Notice

This notice marks the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process under PSR Wales. The minimum 14 day notification period will start on the 25th February 2026 and end on the 11th March 2026 at 23:59pm

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health Board wish to commission a maximum of 180 assessments to reduce the DoLS backlog, between April 2026 until March 2027. The service will include DoLS Best Interests Assessors (BIA's) and the use of a s12 Doctor.

### Procurement Information

This notice marks the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider process under PSR Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016808-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| 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 | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIQUID PERSONNEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016808-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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