Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) Assessments

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Published: Apr 1, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to ID Medical Group Limited — £150,000

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About This Opportunity

healthcare services contract awarded in United Kingdom: Deprivation of. By Nottingham CITY Council. Awarded to ID Medical Group Limited (GBP 150K, Mar 2026).

This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 150,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Call off from a joint framework between Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) provide a legal framework for the deprivation of liberty for people who lack mental capacity to make decisions about their care arrangements themselves. They apply to people who are in hospital or residential/nursing care and who are subject to restrictions and restraints in their lives, for example, not being free to leave or requiring continual supervision. Local Authorities are required to arrange an assessment of their circumstances to determine whether the care provided is in their best interests to protect them from harm, whether it is proportionate and to determine if there is a less restrictive alternative.

The Provider may be asked to complete all six elements of the Best Interests Assessment or specific elements depending on the requirements. The six elements in scope are:

• Age Assessment

• No refusals Assessment

• Mental capacity Assessment

• Mental health Assessment

• Eligibility Assessment

• Best Interests Assessment. CPV: Health and social work services (85000000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on April 1, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: CPU 7802. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL has issued 278 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 239 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Transport & Logistics, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.

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How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CPU 7802 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to ID Medical Group Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

ID Medical Group Limited was awarded the contract for £150,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.