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Wokingham Borough Council is seeking contractors for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), a service within the health and social work services industry category. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 23 February 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 16 February 2026. The contract is valued at £100,000 and is set to commence on 1 April 2026, concluding potentially by 31 March 2028 following an optional extension.
This open tender, below threshold, follows an open competition procurement method and is accessible via an e-tendering portal. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of tailoring their offerings to the unique requirements of DoLS. With a contract value of £100,000, the project presents a substantial prospect for growth, especially for enterprises with expertise in safeguarding services.
The procurement criteria include a balanced emphasis on price (60%) and quality (40%), accommodating firms that can offer competitive pricing without compromising on service excellence. This environment is well-suited for agile businesses eager to expand their footprint in government contracts through innovative solutions and quality assurance.
we will only allow one option to extend, we currently want to test how this contract will work before we commit for longer contract commitment.
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The contract period is one year.
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