Award

Merton Community Dementia services

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 17:12

Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 15:16

Planning

20 May 2025 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton, a public authority sub-central government entity located in Morden, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for its "Merton Community Dementia Services" contract. This tender falls under the industry category of health and social work services and operates under the light touch regime using an open procedure procurement method. The procurement was formally completed on 22nd January 2026, with a contract valued at GBP 2,510,000 awarded to the Alzheimer's Society. The service will commence on 1st April 2026, and the contract period will extend until 31st March 2033.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses adept in providing comprehensive support services for dementia care. Ideal participants in this tender include enterprises specialising in health and social services, capable of innovating in service delivery through a 'Hub and Spoke' model, a method utilised by the Merton Memory Hub. By engaging in this contract, businesses can position themselves as crucial partners in contributing to the Dementia Friendly Borough initiative, fostering long-term growth and expanded service capabilities. It is particularly suitable for large-scale suppliers experienced in health and community care who can leverage their expertise to support individuals and their carers throughout their dementia journey.

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Notice Title

Merton Community Dementia services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise for Community Dementia Services with the new service commencing on 1st April 2026.

Planning Information

The London Borough of Merton (“the Authority”) is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise for Community Dementia Services with the new service commencing on 1st April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005971-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,510,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Commercial services
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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