Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d05-cab1-70de-9798-734f8e0d6ab0/provision-of-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-dols-assessments-202526

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments 2025/26

[Liverpool City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/liverpool-city-council)

Estimated value

£90,000

Published

26 Sept 2025

Deadline

Closed

10 Oct 2025

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

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 Â£90,000 spend, whichever comes first.

Interested organisations should access [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=af2a8be0-d69a-f011-813a-005056b64545&projectStepId=b32a8be0-d69a-f011-813a-005056b64545) 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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## CPV classification

Health and social work services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/65490ef1-f5fd-4410-b6cc-05949dc4a0c7)

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