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CN260642 - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Mental Health Assessment Service
Kent County Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “CN260642 - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Mental Health Assessment Service”. Bids close on 1 November 2026, 00:00 GMT; the estimated value is £1.1 million. Who can bid: Assessments must be done by Section 12 doctors who are also full members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists; Assessors may instead be on the GMC Specialist Register as a specialist in psychiatry. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Mental health assessments for Kent's Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards service, for approved Section 12 psychiatrists
Kent County Council is seeking a supplier to arrange and complete Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards mental health assessments alongside the Kent DoLS Service. Assessments must be carried out 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, with recommendations under the Mental Capacity Act where appropriate. The service contract is expected to run for 2 years from 1 May 2027, with a possible extension of up to 2 years, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.
Who can win it
- Assessments must be done by Section 12 doctors who are also full members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Assessors may instead be on the GMC Specialist Register as a specialist in psychiatry
- Assessors must complete recommendations under the Mental Capacity Act where appropriate
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £1.1 million
- Contract period
- 2 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 years
- Published
- 09 Oct 2026
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