Planning

Invitation to a Preliminary Market Engagement Event - Sandwell Community Dementia Service

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Nov 2025 at 15:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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27 Oct 2025 at 15:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, in collaboration with the Black Country Integrated Care Board (BCICB), is in the planning stage of a public procurement process aimed at future procurement for the Sandwell Community Dementia Service. This initiative, under the oversight of a public authority in sub-central government, seeks to enhance diagnostics and interventions for dementia care in Sandwell. The service aims to cater to individuals with memory concerns and their carers, supporting them throughout their dementia journey. Key deadlines include registering interest for an MS Teams market engagement event by 15:00 on Thursday 20 November 2025. The preliminary market engagement session is scheduled for Monday 24 November 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00.

This procurement process provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community, social, and health services to engage with the local council. The focus on integrated and holistic service delivery means businesses with expertise in healthcare and community support will find particular value. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate and demonstrate their innovative capabilities and cost-effective solutions. By participating in the engagement event, businesses can showcase their strengths and potentially influence future procurement strategies, fostering an environment for business growth and enhanced service delivery within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to a Preliminary Market Engagement Event - Sandwell Community Dementia Service

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) and the Black Country Integrated Care Board (BCICB) are committed to commissioning high-quality, cost-effective services that meet the diverse needs of Sandwell's residents. These services aim to make optimal use of market capabilities and strengths, while ensuring full compliance with statutory and legal obligations. SMBC is currently exploring options for the future procurement of the Sandwell Community Dementia Service. The primary objective of this Service is to support early diagnosis and deliver personalised interventions that reflect the unique needs of individuals and the diversity of Sandwell's communities. These interventions will empower individuals to make informed decisions about their care and support, enhancing their overall quality of life. The Service will also focus on preventing crises, and in the event of a crisis, will collaborate with health and social care professionals to manage and resolve the situation effectively. The Service will be available to individuals experiencing memory concerns-including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)-and those living with dementia, as well as their carers. Staff will work to enable and empower service users to pursue lives of meaning, value, and purpose. Delivery will be holistic and integrated, considering the whole person and their community, rather than focusing solely on symptoms or diagnosis. The Service will also support individuals in becoming more self-managing where possible. Support will be provided throughout the entire dementia journey, including direct engagement with carers-even in cases where the individual with dementia does not wish to receive support or is no longer able to participate. Eligibility for the Service will include residents of Sandwell who are registered with a Sandwell GP practice, as well as their carers, regardless of whether the carers reside within Sandwell. This preliminary market engagement seeks to understand supplier capabilities, gather feedback, and inform the development of a potential future procurement strategy. This will take place on Monday 24 November 2025 from 11.00-12.00 for all interested organisations. Please email by 15.00 on Thursday 20 November 2025 rupi_deo@sandwell.gov.uk your full name, job title, organisation, email address and telephone no. if you would like to receive an online MS Teams invitation to this event. Thank you for your interest.

Planning Information

Please email by 15.00 on Thursday 20 November 2025 rupi_deo@sandwell.gov.uk your full name, job title, organisation, email address and telephone no. if you would like to receive an online MS Teams invitation to this event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d461
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071745-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rupi_deo@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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