Award

Keyworker Service (Dorset Place)

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Keyworker Service (Dorset Place)" has been awarded by the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. The primary industry category is community health services, specifically aimed at enhancing support to service users and mitigating the risk of mental health unit admissions. The location of this service delivery is in the Dorset region of the UK. This process is at the award stage, with the contract being awarded and signed on 28 October 2025. The provider selection followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A, specifically under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The service contract is valued at approximately £900,000 and will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in community health services and mental health support. Large-scale suppliers, such as Dorset County Council, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited to provide comprehensive and coordinated care solutions in the healthcare sector. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can expand their market presence within the regional healthcare services industry, establish partnerships with public bodies like the NHS, and influence community health outcomes positively.

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Notice Title

Keyworker Service (Dorset Place)

Notice Description

The service to be provided for under this contract is the Keyworker Service for Dorset Place to provide an offer which enhances existing services to support Service Users in navigating the services and reduce the risk of admission to a mental health unit. <br/>The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS900,000. The contract term runs from 01 April 2025 until 31 March 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service to be provided for under this contract is the Keyworker Service for Dorset Place to provide an offer which enhances existing services to support Service Users in navigating the services and reduce the risk of admission to a mental health unit.
The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS900,000. The contract term runs from 01 April 2025 until 31 March 2028.

Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006031-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 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 DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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