--- title: "Deprivation of Liberty Assessments" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156469" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-156469" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156469.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156469.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-12-12" --- # Deprivation of Liberty Assessments Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-156469 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-156469) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156469.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing the procurement process titled "Deprivation of Liberty Assessments" within the services category. This contract is located in the Central Valleys and Bridgend, under the CTMUHB region in the UK. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 8th December 2025, and ending on 31st March 2026. The project aims to reduce a backlog with a focus on social responsibility and value. The initial procurement stage was announced on 12th November 2025, marking the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider process, with a standstill period until 26th November 2025. The selected supplier, Liquid Personnel, is tasked with delivering 180 assessments over four months, with the contract valued at £112,000 GBP. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in conducting Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments. Companies with expertise in employing Best Interests Assessors and S12 Doctors could find lucrative prospects in this contract. The procurement method, involving a limited competition channel under PSR Wales, is especially suitable for large-scale suppliers like Liquid Personnel, who can rapidly allocate resources and manage assessments efficiently within the given deadlines. With the possibility of reducing backlog and improving service delivery in hospitals, this contract can be a strategic entry point for qualified suppliers looking to expand in the Central Valleys and Bridgend healthcare sector. ## Notice This notice marks the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider process under PSR Wales. The Health Board wish to commission a maximum of 180 assessments to reduce the DoLS backlog, between December 2025 and March 2026. The service is to include DoLS Best Interests Assessors (BIA's) and the use of a s12 Doctor. The assessments need to be completed within one week of allocation and the patient must still be in hospital at time of authorisation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract has been procured via the Most Suitable Provider under PSR Wales ### Procurement Information This notice marks the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider process under PSR Wales. The standstill period commences 12th November 2025 for 14 working days and will end at midnight (23.59) on 26th November 2025, subject to no valid representations being received. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention allow the Most Suitable Provider process under PSR Wales. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156469 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification 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 | 12 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £418,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 - 12 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156469 - 12 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156469 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV560986 Deprivation of Liberty Assessments - This notice marks the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider process under PSR Wales. The Health Board wish to commission a maximum of 180 assessments to reduce the DoLS backlog, between December 2025 and March 2026. The service is to include DoLS Best Interests Assessors (BIA's) and the use of a s12 Doctor. The assessments need to be completed within one week of allocation and the patient must still be in hospital at time of authorisation. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC570849 Deprivation of Liberty Assessments ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-156469 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-156469. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156469.json.