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DoLS Assessments

Published
Published 2 June 2026

Overview

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board contracted with Vale of Glamorgan Council to provide Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessment services for £960,000, awarded on 1 June 2026. The service ensures compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 by conducting assessments to authorize deprivation of liberty for vulnerable people in care settings who lack capacity to consent to treatment. This contract is a horizontal arrangement exemption under the 2023 Procurement Act, reflecting the long-standing tripartite agreement whereby the Vale Council acts as the Supervisory Body for the health board's geographical area.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
Published
2 June 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
£960,000
Award date
1 June 2026
Contract period
14 June 2026 → 7 June 2027
Winner
  • Vale of Glamorgan Council

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    2 June 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract

    2 June 2026

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

    Buyer

    Cardiff, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PPPR-7969-BTJG

    Authority website ↗
  • NHS Wales Shared Services Partnerships

    Procuring entity

    Cardiff, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PXWV-6492-CGMN

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Awarded: DoLS Assessments — won by Vale of Glamorgan Council — Skim