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title: "Singing for the Brain for people with Dementia in North West London"
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# Singing for the Brain for people with Dementia in North West London

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-461f2991-dbdc-4267-a378-3f4c7bc55aa1

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Singing for the Brain for people with Dementia in North West London," which will provide weekly music activity sessions for individuals with dementia and their carers. This initiative falls under the Health Services category and is based in London, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Alzheimer's Society, commenced on 1st October 2021 and is set to last until 31st March 2023. The procurement process was undertaken as a direct single tender action due to its value being below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 30th September 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing health-related services, particularly those focused on community care and support for vulnerable populations. Companies that specialise in health services, particularly SMEs and voluntary sector organisations (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this contract not only contributes to enhancing health outcomes for vulnerable groups but also aligns with the growing demand for innovative community health initiatives aimed at improving patient care and reducing hospitalisation rates.

## Notice

'Singing for the Brain' music activity group sessions for people with dementia and carers delivered weekly, alternating between virtual sessions on Zoom and face to face sessions at community venues. Additional information: A new contract is put in place for a period of 18 months to afford the newly forming NHS North West London CCG time to agree the approach to commission this service at NWL ICS level in line with national and ICS guidance to ensure smoother, less complicated, non-duplicated service delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad8cc42-6f7d-41e0-938c-7197681c3cd4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,050 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | WEMBLEY |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA9 0FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Wembley Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brent West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad8cc42-6f7d-41e0-938c-7197681c3cd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad8cc42-6f7d-41e0-938c-7197681c3cd4
  27th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nwlondonccg.nhs.uk

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