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SCE0045 Dementia Support Service

Leicester City Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 16:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 15:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

31 Mar 2026 at 10:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 13:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Dementia Support Service, commissioned by Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council, has reached the final stage with the contract award. The procurement, under the title "SCE0045 Dementia Support Service," focuses on providing services related to health and social work in Leicester and Leicestershire. The contract, awarded to Alzheimer's Society, marks the completion of the open procedure, a notable milestone concluded on 1st July 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2026. The service will unfold in two lots, addressing city and county requirements, with contract periods set for three years and options for two 12-month extensions. The procurement falls under the 'light touch' regime, reflecting its importance under the legal framework set by the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This procurement opens substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work, particularly those capable of providing integrated dementia support services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate as the process accommodated 15 SME bids and 3 VCSE bids at the final stage, highlighting inclusivity. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality support services tailored to health and social care demands will find significant growth opportunities with potential extensions extending the contract to a maximum of five years. The open procedure used ensures a transparent and competitive environment, ideal for businesses eager to showcase innovative, quality-driven service solutions in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCE0045 Dementia Support Service

Notice Description

Dementia Support Services, Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council wish to commission a Dementia Support Service. Tenders for this service were sought in April 2026, to enable a new contract to begin from 01/10/2026. As part of the commissioning process, the authorities jointly undertook a soft market test. This gave potential providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and feed in their views about the potential service model and specification principles. The commissioners have used this information to appraise options and help develop the specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - County Services

Services within Leicestershire County Council remit

Renewal: 2 x 12month extension options

Lot 2 - City Services

Services within the Leicester City Council remit

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension

Planning Information

A Soft Market Test questionnaire was issued and the response window closed 01/12/2025. Following this a supplier engagement event will be held 08/12/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061947-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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
£2,890,216 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,890,215 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,656,114 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
26 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-03-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicester City Council
Additional Buyers

Leicester County Council

Leicestershire County Council

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Alzheimer's Society

Further Information

Notice Documents

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