Award

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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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 10:13

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Service for individuals with mild to moderate dementia in Southampton and Hampshire has reached the award stage. Managed by NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, alongside the NHS South of England Procurement Services, this public authority falls under central government classification. The award was issued on 27 March 2026, with the standstill period concluding on 9 April 2026. This procurement involved an open procedure, aiming to deliver structured, evidence-based group therapy services as part of its health and social work services industry category. Key contract dates include commencement on 1 May 2026 and potential renewal extending until 30 April 2029.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, notably for large-scale organisations specialising in health services, as evidenced by the selection of Solent Mind, a sizeable supplier, as awardee. With a gross contract value of £588,364, businesses equipped to deliver quality, cost-effective dementia treatment services will have a platform to expand their reach and impact. The focus on technical, commercial, and social value benchmarks allows diverse businesses to compete by demonstrating expertise and strategic advantage in dementia therapy services. Companies prepared to engage in an open procedure and deliver innovation in public healthcare would find viable growth prospects in such contracts.

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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/028338-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£490,303 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLENT MIND

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