Scope
Reference
DN803687
Description
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) exists to safeguard individuals when a deprivation of liberty is an unavoidable part of a best interests care plan. Individuals who are identified as potentially deprived of their liberty must be considered on a case-by-case basis and all appropriate steps taken to remove the risk of a deprivation of liberty where possible.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 February 2026, 5:00pm
Deadline for requests to participate
23 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
e-tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price weighting |
Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality weighting |
Quality | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Wokingham Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTM-6852-HGRP
Civic Offices, Shute End
Wokingham
RG40 1BN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Miss Areej Shabaa
Email: Areej.shabaa@wokingham.gov.uk
Website: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government