---
title: "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162067"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162067.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
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-kuma6s-162067

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments." This tender falls under the Health industry category and is located in the Central Valleys, Wales, UK. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with a contract signed on 25th February 2026. The procurement method was limited, following the Most Suitable Provider Process under PSR Wales without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement involves services, with key deadlines marked from 25th February 2026 to 11th March 2026.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses specialising in health services and assessments, particularly those offering expertise in Best Interests Assessors and s12 Doctor services. Large-scale companies like Liquid Personnel, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete, given the requirements to undertake up to 180 assessments to reduce the DoLS backlog from April 2026 to March 2027. Businesses focusing on social responsibility and value can find growth opportunities, as these are significant award criteria in this tender.

## 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. This notice commences the mandatory minimum 14 day period from 25/02/2026 ending on the 11/03/2026 at 11:59pm. This notice marks the intention to follow 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=162067 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 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 | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162067

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB591772
  Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments - 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

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-162067

## Provenance

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