CN260642 - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Mental Health Assessment Service
Kent County Council, the local authority responsible for public services in Kent, is seeking a provider for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Mental Health Assessment Service. Working with the Kent DoLS Service, the supplier will arrange and complete mental health assessments and, where appropriate, make recommendations under the Mental Capacity Act. Assessments must be carried out by qualified Section 12 doctors who are full members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and/or are listed on the GMC Specialist Register as specialists in psychiatry. The estimated contract value is £1,095,970, with service commencement proposed for 1 May 2027 and an initial two-year term, potentially extended by up to a further two years. Delivery is required across Kent in the South East of England, and the critical qualification requirement is that assessors meet the specified Section 12, Royal College of Psychiatrists and/or GMC Specialist Register criteria.
Buyer: Kent County Council. Source: Contracts Finder. Updated 9 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.1m
- Bids close: 1 Nov 2026
- Location: South East (England)
- Contract period: 1 May 2027 to 30 Apr 2029
- Category: Community health services (85323000)
From the official notice
DoLS Mental Health Assessment. This is not a call for competition, this is to express interest in this opportunity. Kent County Council (KCC) are anticipating procuring a DoLS Mental Health Assessment with the tender anticipated to launch in November 2026; Kent County Council does not guarantee this. The opportunity that launches will seek a supplier, working in conjunction with Kent DoLS Service, to arrange and complete these assessments, through the delivery of a Mental Health Assessment Service. The assessments must be undertaken by Section 12 doctors, who are also full members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and/or on the GMC Specialist Register as a specialist in psychiatry; and, where appropriate, those assessors must complete recommendations under the Mental Capacity Act. KCC propose a Service Commencement date of 1 May 2027. The Service Contract is expected to be for 2 years, with a possible extension of up 2 years.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 1 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.1m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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