Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd4-5c0a-706f-9916-a674a8367d58/the-sbc-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-dols-procurement closed GB open procedure # the SBC Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ( DoLS) procurement [Swindon Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/swindon-borough-council) Estimated value £144,000 Published 4 Feb 2026 Deadline Closed 4 Mar 2026 ## Who can bid - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Split into 2 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of a two lot quotation. - Lot 1 166 complete assessment (F3 & F4) not to exceed £120,000 (including VAT) - Lot 2 300 mental health assessments – not to exceed £60,000 (including VAT)- this will be a combination of telephone (reviews) and in person assessments (at SBCs discretion). - Lot 1 SBC require166 good quality Best Interests and mental health assessments to assist with the current shortfall. - Lot 2 SBC require 300 mental health assessments, these will be a combination of in person assessments and telephone assessments (at the discretion of SBC). The contract term will be for a maximum term of 18 months., the contract ending when all assessments are complete - Lot 1 contract spend is £120,000 (inclusive of VAT) - Lot 2 contract spend is £60, 000 (inclusive of VAT) Full details relating to the DoLS Procurement project are provided in the RFQ/tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk), then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team RFQ/Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, including the project reference and title clearly in the Subject title, by 26 February 2026 12PM UK Local time. The Council’s responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. RFQ/Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 4 March 2026, 12pm UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/) Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender and Supplying the South West Portal, [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/) is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN805607 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the RFQ/tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the RFQ/tender documents. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Medical practice and related services Miscellaneous health services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0646fe-2026-02-04T13:42:22Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0646fe-2026-02-04T13:42:22Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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