The Provision of a Social Support Service for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their Carers in Northern Ireland

Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of the Department of Health- Strategic Planning and Performance Group

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2025 at 16:17

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 15:13

Planning

29 Sep 2023 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of the Department of Health - Strategic Planning and Performance Group has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Social Support Service for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their carers in Northern Ireland. Classified under the health and social work services industry category, this contract is aimed at enhancing health services in the UK region “UKN” (Northern Ireland). The procurement method used was an open procedure, marking significant transparency and inclusivity in the tender process. The contract, valued at £1,376,671.30, was awarded on 8th October 2025, following the tender closing date of 27th March 2025, with the service now actively underway.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries. While the process is currently in the award stage, similar future tenders could benefit small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) that are adaptive and innovative in service delivery. Engaging in tenders like this could help businesses expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the healthcare sector, providing a significant growth avenue for those well-versed in fulfilling public health service contracts.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Social Support Service for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their Carers in Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The Provision of a Social Support Service for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their Carers in Northern Ireland

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of a Social Support Service for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their Carers in Northern Ireland. Additional information: In section I.2, it states that this procurement is a joint procurement. This is not a joint procurement, it is operated by Business Services Organisation (BSO) PaLS on behalf of the Department of Health - Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG). The Total value of the procurement in II.1.7 includes the initial contract period of 3 years, with the option to extend for up to 2 x 12 months, and for a further extension of 18 months in the circumstances detailed in section 28 of the SS20a Scoping and Specification V2. This value also includes the provision for a potential increase in the overall budget to procure up to 40 percent additional Service volumes / value as detailed in section 1.6 of the B Document - SS20a Scoping and Specification V2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0406be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065691-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,376,671 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,376,671 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,376,671 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of the Department of Health- Strategic Planning and Performance Group
Additional Buyers

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Business Services Organisation - Procurement and Logistics Service [BSO PaLS] on behalf of the Strategic Planning and Performance Group [SPPG]

DOH - Strategic Planning and Performance Group

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Procurement and Logistics Service

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Western Health and Social Care Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT61 7PR
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cedar Foundation-The

Further Information

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