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Memory Assessment Service (Dementia Support)

Notice Description

The Dementia Resource Community, on behalf of Age UK, have been commissioned since January 2021, to provide two memory assessment nurses, who work alongside the WMAS, to reduce the waiting list and waiting times for access to memory assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. The two nurses work at the first stage of the pathway which is the initial memory assessment phase before the referral is discussed at an MDT. Since April 2023, Wirral Place have significantly improved the Dementia Diagnosis Rate which started at 63.4% then exceeded the target of 66.7% in 2024. The two memory assessment nurses, significantly contributed to this success. Since 2021, the Dementia Resource Community nurses have been able to significantly reduce waiting times for memory assessments from 20 weeks to currently under 6 weeks during periods of time. The provider has worked collaboratively with the service to ensure patient 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

AGEUK 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 day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 7th April 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 - PS138,339 The Service is intended to be provided; 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027

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 day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 7th April 2026 This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-067235
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026588-2026
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: 85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £138,339 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 3 Dec 20254 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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: AGE UK WIRRAL

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