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Singing for the Brain for people with Dementia in North West London

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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27 Oct 2021 at 17:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Singing for the Brain for people with Dementia in North West London," which will provide weekly music activity sessions for individuals with dementia and their carers. This initiative falls under the Health Services category and is based in London, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Alzheimer's Society, commenced on 1st October 2021 and is set to last until 31st March 2023. The procurement process was undertaken as a direct single tender action due to its value being below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 30th September 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing health-related services, particularly those focused on community care and support for vulnerable populations. Companies that specialise in health services, particularly SMEs and voluntary sector organisations (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this contract not only contributes to enhancing health outcomes for vulnerable groups but also aligns with the growing demand for innovative community health initiatives aimed at improving patient care and reducing hospitalisation rates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Singing for the Brain for people with Dementia in North West London

Notice Description

'Singing for the Brain' music activity group sessions for people with dementia and carers delivered weekly, alternating between virtual sessions on Zoom and face to face sessions at community venues. Additional information: A new contract is put in place for a period of 18 months to afford the newly forming NHS North West London CCG time to agree the approach to commission this service at NWL ICS level in line with national and ICS guidance to ensure smoother, less complicated, non-duplicated service delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-461f2991-dbdc-4267-a378-3f4c7bc55aa1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad8cc42-6f7d-41e0-938c-7197681c3cd4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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