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CN260642 - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Mental Health Assessment Service
Kent County Council is seeking expressions of interest for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards mental health assessment service. The supplier will arrange and complete assessments in conjunction with the Kent DoLS Service, using Section 12 doctors from the Royal College of Psychiatrists or GMC Specialist Register.
- Closes1 November 2026, 00:00
- Published9 October 2026
- Value£1.1m
- BuyerKent County Council
- WhereKent
- CategoryHealth & medical
- RegionSouth East
You'll want to look if you employ or can engage Section 12 approved psychiatrists and have experience delivering mental health assessments within safeguarding frameworks
You'll need
- Assessors must be Section 12 doctors
- Assessors must be full members of Royal College of Psychiatrists or on GMC Specialist Register as psychiatry specialist
- Ability to complete Mental Capacity Act recommendations where appropriate
Possible incumbent
South East Memory Assessment Services Limited won a Mental Health Assessment Services contract from KCC in July 2026. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.