This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Jun 2026 at 15:54

Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board is actively seeking providers for a Dementia Support Service through an open procurement process managed by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines set for 29th July 2026 for tender submissions and an award period concluding on 1st October 2026. The service is intended to be provided within the Birmingham and Solihull region and falls under the community health services category. It aims to offer a comprehensive support framework for individuals living with dementia, including information access, emotional support, and care coordination. This tender offers a contract of two years with the possibility of extending for another two years, valued at approximately £3,336,000 net annually.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth to providers experienced in delivering community health services, particularly those with expertise in dementia care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria favouring these types of organisations. The procurement's focus on personalised and equitable dementia care, paired with proactive crisis avoidance strategies, suggests that businesses adept in tailored health interventions and community health solutions will be particularly competitive. For businesses looking to expand into the health services sector within the UK, this tender offers a robust, multi-year opportunity to establish or strengthen their foothold in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dementia Support Service

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB are seeking providers who have the relevant experience and skills to provide an 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. The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. The annual value is PS834,000 Please refer to the procurement documentation for further details. To register your interest and access the procurement documentation and submit a bid, please follow this link, https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome, and search for: Project Reference: C387762 Project Name: Dementia Support Service - NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 2 Years

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060021-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,336,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,336,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

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

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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