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Dementia Support for People in Cheshire East

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

21 May 2026 at 13:55

TenderUpdate

30 Apr 2026 at 12:11

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process for the "Dementia Support for People in Cheshire East" project. The contract, valued at £73,140, has been awarded under the new Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and follows a direct award process C. The awarded contract ensures service delivery starting from 1st April 2026, focusing on dementia support for individuals in Cheshire East, particularly those in isolated locations or with advanced dementia. This procurement falls under the health services category and bypasses the usual Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to its specific procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in delivering specialised health services, particularly those with expertise in dementia care and residing outside conventional urban settings. Companies that can demonstrate qualities in improving access, reducing health inequalities, and providing innovative and quality services are positioned well to engage with similar tenders. It highlights potential growth for large-scale health service providers capable of working closely with public health authorities to offer sustainable, integrated care solutions.

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Notice Title

Dementia Support for People in Cheshire East

Notice Description

Dementia support service for people residing in Cheshire East affected by dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The service also supports people with advanced dementia living alone in isolated locations or couples where both have a diagnosis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB -Cheshire East Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Dementia Support Services in Cheshire East Place. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS92,695.

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by withing 8 working days. 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-066d7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047197-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,695 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20255 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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

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