Lot 1 – Deprivation of Liberties Mental Health Assessments (DoLS MHA)
We are delighted to announce that Mind Doctor Ltd has successfully secured Lot 1 – Deprivation of Liberties Mental Health Assessments (DoLS MHA) with City of Doncaster Council.
This is a significant and specialist contract within adult social care, requiring deep clinical understanding, robust governance, and absolute clarity around statutory responsibilities under the Mental Capacity Act.
A Specialist Service
Lot 1 focuses on delivering Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Mental Health Assessments, an essential function in protecting the rights of individuals who may lack capacity and are subject to restrictive care arrangements.
To secure this award, providers must demonstrate:
- Specialist Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and Section 12 experience
- Clear understanding of statutory DoLS processes
- Strong safeguarding governance
- Rapid response capability
- Quality assurance and audit frameworks
- Proven delivery within local authority environments
Mind Doctor Ltd demonstrated strength across all areas, combining clinical credibility with operational reliability.
A Long-Standing Partnership
We have worked with Mind Doctor for many years, supporting their growth and positioning within the public sector marketplace.
This win reflects not only a strong submission, but years of consistency, delivery excellence, and sector knowledge.
Our bid department worked closely with the Mind Doctor leadership team to ensure the response:
- Clearly articulated clinical expertise
- Demonstrated local authority experience
- Evidenced safe, compliant delivery
- Positioned them as a trusted strategic partner
This was not just about answering questions — it was about reinforcing their reputation in a highly regulated and sensitive area of care.
What This Means
Winning with City of Doncaster Council strengthens Mind Doctor’s footprint within the statutory mental health assessment space and reinforces their position as a trusted provider in complex safeguarding environments.
It creates:
- Greater visibility within local government frameworks
- Long-term commissioning opportunities
- Sustainable contract income
- Stronger regional credibility
A Word from Jill
“We have worked with Mind Doctor Ltd for many years, and this win is a reflection of their unwavering clinical integrity and professionalism.
Deprivation of Liberty Mental Health Assessments are highly sensitive and legally complex services. Commissioners need confidence, precision, and absolute clarity, and Mind Doctor delivers exactly that.
We are proud to have supported this submission and look forward to many more years of working together.”
— Jill Hudson, Big Sister Care
Looking Ahead
This is another example of what happens when specialist expertise meets strategic bid support.
Congratulations to the Mind Doctor team, we look forward to many more milestones ahead.
