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TenderUpdate

11 Mar 2026 at 14:32

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board is facilitating a public procurement process for the Dementia Service in Camden for Age UK Camden under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract is classified under Psychiatrist or psychologist services in the health sector, primarily targeting the wellbeing and befriending of residents over 55 who are in the early or moderate stages of dementia. This services contract will begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method employed is a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract's total value is £600,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing innovative dementia care support that allows individuals to live safely and independently. Companies with a focus on social value, integration, collaboration, and improving accessibility will align well with the objectives of this service. The procurement emphasises quality, innovation, and reducing health inequalities, thus favouring providers with a track record in effective service delivery. The commitment to enhancing social value and choice means this contract is well-suited to large organisations like Age UK Enfield, which have the infrastructure to deliver complex services sustainably. Businesses eager to expand in the healthcare sector or those seeking to bolster their service provision for the aging population would find this procurement process a fertile ground for growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dementia Service (wellbeing and befriending) - Age UK Camden - C405872

Notice Description

Integrated Care- Supports Camden residents over the age of 55 in the early or moderate stages of dementia to live independently and safely at home.

Lot Information

Lot 1

"This notice relates to Integrated Care- Supports Camden residents over the age of 55 in the early or moderate stages of dementia to live independently and safely at home.
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 PS120,000.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS600,000.00
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 18/02/2026<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-06476d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021835-2026
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 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 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
Postcode Area
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
TLI31 Camden and City of London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Age UK Enfield

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