Award

Brighton & Hove Memory Assessment Service

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for the Brighton & Hove Memory Assessment Service. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), following a Direct Award Process C, and is subject to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Notably, it is exempt from the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023. The contract is intended to be awarded to Care Unbound Limited, trading as Here, for clinical diagnostic and post diagnostic support services focusing on dementia within Brighton and Hove. Key deadlines include the conclusion of the standstill period on 25 February 2026, with the initial term of the contract commencing on 1 October 2026, although the contract has not been formally awarded yet. The contract will have an annual value of £598,578, with services aiming to reduce health inequalities and improve accessibility.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those specialising in dementia care and community health initiatives. Organisations with expertise in service integration and collaboration across health and social care pathways could benefit from engaging with existing providers and partnerships, such as those with the Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust and local community groups. The focus on social value and innovation may favour firms adept at enhancing service accessibility and reducing disparities in health outcomes. Given the service's emphasis on local community engagement, businesses with a strategy geared towards improving patient and carer experiences, especially within diverse communities, are well-suited to contribute and grow through this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Brighton & Hove Memory Assessment 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 a 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 PS598,578 per annum; PS897,867 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-065316
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013069-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
SME

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
£897,867 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 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
Maggie Czapiewska
Contact Email
maggie.czapiewska1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
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

CARE UNBOUND LIMITED (TRADING AS HERE

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