Planning

Dementia Support Service Market Engagement - Birmingham and Solihull ICB

NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 16:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board, in collaboration with NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, is in the planning stage for a Dementia Support Service procurement. This opportunity, titled "Dementia Support Service Market Engagement - Birmingham and Solihull ICB," is targeted towards the provision of administrative healthcare services within the Birmingham and Solihull region. An initial market engagement event is scheduled for 6th February 2026 via Microsoft Teams, with registration required by 5th February 2026. The service aims to create a single point of access for dementia information and support, improving life quality for individuals with dementia and their carers. This preliminary phase involves a market engagement notice to gather insights from potential providers.

This tender process represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in dementia care and support. The procurement aligns with the light-touch regime and invites participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a total contract value estimated at £3,220,000 and a potential contract period extending up to 2030, this project offers a robust platform for business growth and collaboration with the NHS. Businesses experienced in delivering person-centred care can benefit from contributing to innovative service delivery that enhances care coordination and reduces health inequalities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dementia Support Service Market Engagement - Birmingham and Solihull ICB

Notice Description

***THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ONLY*** NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB are seeking to run a market engagement event for providers who have the relevant experience and skills to provide a Dementia Support Service. Aims and objectives of service Aims: A single point of access for information and advice about dementia, information about what support is available pre and post-diagnosis, and how to access this support. i. Signposting to other support services available and community groups. relevant to the needs and interest of the individual. ii. Practical emotional support to promote greater emotional resilience in individuals by creating a sense of safety and an atmosphere of calm. iii. Practical coaching and support to people with dementia and their carers tailored to their situation, around best strategies and good practice to live well with the condition. iv. Advise on and facilitate access to peer-led group support. To improve quality of life for individuals living with dementia and their carers through timely, person-centered support. i. To promote independence and wellbeing, enabling people to live safely and confidently in their communities. ii. To reduce health inequalities by ensuring equitable access to dementia support across diverse populations. iii. To enhance care coordination across health, social care, and voluntary sectors. iv. To prevent avoidable crises, hospital admissions, and delayed discharges through proactive intervention. v. To embed lived experience into service design, delivery, and evaluation. vi. Promote a person-centred service with extensive theoretical and practical understanding of dementia and how it impacts on those diagnosed, their families and communities. Develop robust and clear working referral pathway in and out of service i. Identify referrals into the service from key partners, with clear strategy and planning to address gaps in performance. ii. Ensure the service meets not only geographical spread of demand but also considers demographic and dementia prevalence across Birmingham and Solihull.

Planning Information

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB are seeking to run a market engagement event for providers who have the relevant experience and skills to provide a Dementia Support Service The market engagement event shall take place on 6th February 2026 between 10.30am and 11.30 am via Microsoft Teams. Interested providers should ensure that they register their interest via the Atamis Health Family system: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and search for opportunity reference C417503. Providers should ensure that they complete the short survey providing their organisation's details as well as reviewing the documentation provided by the ICB for their perusal. The survey will provide the opportunity for providers both to register their interest and to provide any comments they may have regarding the draft service specification and any other aspects of the information provided by the ICB. An opportunity for providers to request a one to one to discuss the service with commissioners will also be given via completion of the survey. These will take place on the 9th February 2026. Sessions will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis. These will take place Providers should note that only those who complete the survey will be provided with the relevant MS teams link to attend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006826-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,220,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Contact Name
Michael Sum
Contact Email
michael.sum1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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