Award

Dementia Services

CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Mar 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has issued an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime for Dementia Services, with the process tagged as 'award' and 'contract'. The services fall within the hospital support services category and are geared towards enhancing dementia care across all geographical areas, specifically focusing on Chester due to the absence of step-down services. This award process follows a limited procurement method without prior publication, earmarked under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Representations by providers must be submitted by 25th March 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £188,394, is intended to run from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027, providing a significant opportunity for the selected provider.

This contract offers substantial growth potential for organisations specialising in dementia care and services for the elderly, particularly those with capabilities in reducing inpatient bed usage and undertaking specialised assessments and treatments. Dementia Resource Community Ltd, identified as the supplier, aims to provide integrated and seamless care, supported by the collaboration with other organisations to meet individual patient needs. Businesses primed to support crisis interventions, develop individual care plans, and deliver diverse assessments over care homes can significantly benefit from this tender. With a strong corporate governance structure and commitment to community-oriented care, any business with similar ethos and operational capacity could thrive under this contract, contributing positively to the healthcare landscape.

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Notice Title

Dementia Services

Notice Description

Dementia Resource Community (DCR), have been commissioned since October2024, to reduce A&E attendance and inpatient bed use, by providing three memory assessment nurses. Additionally, DRC undertake Diadem assessments in care homes thus releasing capacity to the Older Adult CMHT. DRC cover all geographical areas. Chester patch is heavily supported as there are no step-down services in this area and also for individuals who do not need specialist input as they are referred to DRC. The provider has worked collaboratively with the service to ensure patients have a smooth and seamless care programme. They are a tried and test organisation with corporate governance which supports the ethos of the organisations. The provider listens to the community and help them to live a better life. The provider supports the patient but can offer support and training to carers. The provider links in with other organisations to suit the requirement of the individuals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DRC is a provider who is suitable to provide care for our older adult population consisting of * Contributing to the reduction of inpatient beds thus maintaining functional skills of pts in own place of residency, thus improving access * Undertake DiAdem assessments in care homes * Undertake specialist assessment and treatments e.g nursing needs assessments, individual care planning, mental capacity acts, MSE, audits, GAD7, PHQ9 and FRAT * Support crisis intervention * Redirect referrals from secondary care * Has CQC insight and is inspected by them * Provides KPI data including users satisfaction and inequalities * Providing good value for money * Offer choice of where a pt is assessed where possible * Have the appropriate level and number of staff to undertake the work. 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the second day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 25th March 2026 to cwp.contracts@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. There has been no substantial change to the nature or cost of the service delivered. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard" with the weighting 100 Approximate Lifetime Value of the Contract - PS188,394 The Service is intended to be provided; 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027

Options: By 6 months.

Procurement Information

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 standstill period begins on the second day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 25th March 2026. 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-066971
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022790-2026
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

85112000 - Hospital support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£188,394 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks 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
CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1BQ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEMENTIA RESOURCE COMMUNITY

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