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TenderUpdate

18 Mar 2026 at 16:35

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "Brighton & Hove and West Sussex Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support Service" has been awarded by the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board, located in Lewes, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the "Miscellaneous health services" category, focusing primarily on providing clinical diagnostic and post-diagnostic support services for dementia. The contract is categorized under services, utilising a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, with a direct award process that does not require competition publication. The formal award is effective from 1st October 2026 for an initial term of 12 months, possibly extendable by 6 months until 31st March 2028. Two representations were made regarding the intention to award, and decisions related to the award were concluded by the NHS Sussex ICB panel and the Deputy Chief Delivery and Strategy Officer.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering innovative and collaborative dementia care solutions. It aims to enhance service sustainability and efficiency while ensuring accessibility and reducing health inequalities. Businesses such as local health providers, diagnostic centres, and post-care support facilities that focus on dementia care would be well-suited to participate, provided they can demonstrate the ability to meet the stringent evaluation criteria. The contract promotes social value, with expectations to positively impact local communities through continued employment opportunities. Additionally, businesses able to integrate seamlessly with existing health pathways and maintain service quality amidst possible contract extensions hold potential for significant growth within this regional framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Brighton & Hove and West Sussex Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support Service

Notice Description

The services provided are clinical diagnostic and associated post diagnostic support services for dementia. The services work together to provide diagnosis and post diagnostic support as part of an initial pathway into dementia services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services provided are clinical diagnostic and associated post diagnostic support services for dementia. The services work together to provide diagnosis and post diagnostic support as part of an initial pathway into dementia services. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice (Direct Award Process C). 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via email to robert.kitt1@nhs.net by midnight (23:59 hrs) on 25/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for an initial term of 12 months, from 01/10/2026 to 30/09/2027 with the option to extend for an additional period of 6 months to 31/03/2028. The service value is PS599,551.00 per annum; PS899,326.50 total inclusive of 6-month extension.

Options: Option to extend the contract for an additional period of 6 months.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice (Direct Award Process C). 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065302
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024818-2026
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£899,326 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20259 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 SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Alzheimers Society

Further Information

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