Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments 2025/26
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Liverpool City Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments for the period 2025/26. This contract falls under the health and social work services category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is being conducted as an open procedure, specifically a below-threshold Request for Quotation (RFQ) under PA23.
Interested parties must submit their bids via the Pro-Contract portal by 2 pm on 10th October 2025. The contract is valued at up to £90,000, with an initial term of 12 months starting on 3rd November 2025, and possibly extendable by six months. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services to expand their market presence within England.
Organisations that have experience in mental capacity assessments and are capable of conducting comprehensive DoLS assessments are well-suited to compete for this contract. With an emphasis on inclusivity, the tender is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thereby encouraging diverse participation and growth in local services. Engaging in this procurement process not only aids in service delivery but also allows for further business development through vital public sector collaborations.
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) scheme provides the lawful basis for depriving a person of their liberty when they reside in a care home or hospital when they lack mental capacity to make decisions regarding their residence and care. DoLS apply to people aged 18 or over in England and Wales who have a 'cognitive impairment' and lack the mental capacity to consent to care, treatment or accommodation in a hospital or care home where this is necessary to prevent them from harm and is in their best interests. Liverpool City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Provider to undertake and complete assessments requested by the DoLS Team.
The type of assessment will be determined by the DoLS Team. Liverpool City Council will be accepting bids from suitable organisations through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) competition. This will be a below threshold (RFQ) exercise under PA23.
The Contract Agreement term is 12 months with an option to extend for 6 months (which shall be at the Authority's sole discretion) or a maximum of PS90,000 spend, whichever comes first. Interested organisations should access procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary Reference DN:792232 to express your interest and access the attached RFQ documentation. All completed RFQ's must submitted through Pro-Contract by 2pm on 10th October 2025
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