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Dementia Cafe and Singing for the Brain - C405874

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

11 Mar 2026 at 14:34

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03 Feb 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a contract titled "Dementia Café and Singing for the Brain - C405874" involves the NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board, a body governed by public law with its operations in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the services category, specifically psychiatrist or psychologist services. The contract aims to provide high-quality cognitive stimulation services for individuals affected by dementia in Islington, encouraging social connections among the residents. The procurement method utilised is a limited, direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £173,225.00 and spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, was awarded on 17 February 2026 and includes a three-year term with an optional two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in dementia care and cognitive stimulation services. Given the focus on quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and social value, companies committed to enhancing access and reducing health inequalities stand in good stead to compete. The existing contractual arrangement with the Alzheimer's Society underlines a requirement for continuity and demonstrated expertise in delivering services that meet the stated criteria. Businesses capable of providing innovative solutions that improve both service sustainability and social integration in the Islington area are well-suited for future tender opportunities with the NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board.

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Notice Title

Dementia Cafe and Singing for the Brain - C405874

Notice Description

To provide a high-quality cognitive stimulation service, allowing for people affected by dementia, living in Islington, to access a range of services that meet their interests and preferences and to connect socially with other residents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

"This notice relates to To provide a high-quality cognitive stimulation service, allowing for people affected by dementia, living in Islington, to access a range of services that meet their interests and preferences and to connect socially with other residents.
This notice is an intention to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C.
The annual value of the contract is PS34,645.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS173,225.00
The expiring contract ends 31/03/2026
The contract term will be 3 Years with 2 Year Option to Extend
The contract will start 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2029"

Procurement Information

"Justification: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below<br/>Reason: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations<br/>Explanation: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. <br/>Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 17/02/2026<br/>This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021838-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 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 NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI43 Haringey and Islington

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

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