Award

BLMK ICB Step Down Beds for Dementia patients

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

06 Nov 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process for the provision of "Step Down Beds for Dementia patients", classified under health services (CPV: 85100000). The procurement, situated in the UKH25 region, was undertaken under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is not governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender was concluded at the award stage, with the contract signed on 6th November 2025. The direct award was made to PRESSBEAU LIMITED, based in Leighton Buzzard, for a service commencing on 3rd November 2025, with a term of up to two years and a total value of £1,274,400.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of offering innovative solutions for dementia care in transition settings. Given the specific requirements of the procurement, businesses with experience in operating care facilities or providing specialised medical support services for elderly patients are well-positioned to engage. The use of a limited procurement method indicates an exclusive opportunity for businesses without realistic alternative providers to secure government contracts, thus fostering a niche market advantage.

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Notice Title

BLMK ICB Step Down Beds for Dementia patients

Notice Description

Dementia care provider for patients discharged from hospital not ready to go home.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award A has been made to Leighton Forest Care by BLMK ICB to provide a 10-bed unit designed to support the recovery of patients experiencing dementia or confusion, who are not yet ready to be discharged home.

The contract is awarded for a period of up to two years from 03rd November 2025, with clauses for an early exit if the service does not meet key KPI's.

The total contract value for 2 years is PS1,274,400.

Procurement Information

No realistic alternative provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071641-2025
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
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,274,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 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
NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
blmkicb.contactus@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESSBEAU

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