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TenderUpdate

18 Mar 2026 at 16:36

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "East Sussex Cognitive Neurology," orchestrated by NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board, focuses on clinical diagnostic and post-diagnostic support services for dementia. Classified under miscellaneous health services, this tender falls within the services industry category. The initiative is bound to East Sussex, UKJ2 region, and follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract award notice confirms the direct award process is completed, starting a 12-month term from October 2026 to September 2027, with an optional 6-month extension until March 2028. The procurement follows a limited method, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, valued at £29,555 annually.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those adept in managing dementia-related services. Companies with a focus on clinical pathways and collaboration within the healthcare sector stand to benefit substantially, as they can leverage their expertise in innovative quality solutions and integrated care strategies. The ongoing partnership between NHS Sussex and Cognitive Neurology underscores the potential success for organisations similarly poised to deliver high-value health services with robust collaboration and social value strategies. Business growth can be facilitated through professional engagement that not only addresses local health inequalities but fosters sustainable pathways across related health and social care networks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

East Sussex Cognitive Neurology

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 PS29,555.00 per annum; PS44,332.50 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-06531e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024820-2026
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
£44,332 Under £100K

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

Cognitive Neurology

Further Information

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