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TenderUpdate

18 Mar 2026 at 16:36

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Brighton & Hove Memory Assessment Service contract, valued at £897,867, has been awarded by NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. This procurement pertains to the services industry in the region of UKJ2—specifically in Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom—and involves clinical diagnostic and post diagnostic support services for dementia. The procurement stage is complete, with the final contract scheduled from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027, with an option to extend until 31st March 2028. This direct award Process C ensures the service continues without prior publication due to the specific nature of the regulation applied.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those focused on clinical diagnostics and dementia care. The contract facilitates collaboration and service sustainability within the Brighton and Hove area, strengthening relationships across the health and social care pathways, including with voluntary and community sector enterprises such as LGBTQ+ focused services. This is ideally suited for SMEs with experience in integrating community health services and improving access to care while addressing demographic and health inequalities. Engaging with this contract could enhance a provider's portfolio, ensuring continued employment and community impact in Brighton & Hove, offering room for growth and service innovation.

How relevant is this notice?

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/024821-2026
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
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
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

Care Unbound Limited (Trading as Here)

Further Information

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