Tender

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Service for people with mild to moderate Dementia

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is currently conducting an active procurement process to identify a bidder for a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) service aimed at supporting individuals with mild to moderate dementia in Southampton and Hampshire. This process, categorised under health and social work services, follows an open procurement method. The procurement involves a structured group therapy initiative and is at the tender stage, with key timelines including an enquiry period ending on 9 December 2025, and the deadline for submissions set for 22 December 2025. The contract award is anticipated to be concluded by 4 March 2026, with services expected to commence on 1 July 2026 and possibly extend until 30 June 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in dementia care and cognitive therapy services to expand their portfolio. Providers with expertise in delivering structured health services, especially within the mental health sector, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract offers a substantial gross value of £600,000, which can facilitate growth for service providers through long-term collaboration with the NHS. Bidders that demonstrate strong technical capabilities, cost-effectiveness, and social value propositions have the potential to succeed in this competitive process.

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Notice Title

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Service for people with mild to moderate Dementia

Notice Description

This procurement will identify a Bidder who will provide a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) service - a structured, evidence-based group therapy to support people living with mild to moderate stages of dementia in Southampton and Hampshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e343
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074750-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pho-tr.hiowicbprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Cosham
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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