Award

Dementia Support Worker

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

16 Apr 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for dementia support services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition and falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The awarded contract, valued at £170,763, is for providing dementia support services to inpatient wards. The contract's term is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with the award decision made by the EPUT Executive Operational Committee and the Finance & Performance Committee. Key dates include the award announcement on 16th April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those experienced in dementia care. Given the direct award to Alzheimer's Society, organisations with established credentials in delivering dementia support can look to similar opportunities within the healthcare sector. The streamlined procurement method ensures a quicker decision-making process and a focus on existing credible providers, making it advantageous for well-established community health service providers aiming to expand their portfolio and impact.

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Notice Title

Dementia Support Worker

Notice Description

Dementia support services for inpatient wards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: Dementia support services.
We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process A.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS170,763
Start date: 01/04/2025
Expiry date: 31/03/2027

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 2025]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015493-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Liz Brogan
Contact Email
liz.brogan@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7710077469

Buyer Location

Locality
WICKFORD
Postcode
SS11 7XX
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Rettendon and Runwell
Westminster Constituency
Maldon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

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