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title: "The Provision of a Social Support Service for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their Carers in Northern Ireland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0406be"
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published: "2025-10-15"
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# The Provision of a Social Support Service for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their Carers in Northern Ireland

Buyer: PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH- STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0406be

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## Summary

The Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of the Department of Health - Strategic Planning and Performance Group has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Social Support Service for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their carers in Northern Ireland. Classified under the health and social work services industry category, this contract is aimed at enhancing health services in the UK region “UKN” (Northern Ireland). The procurement method used was an open procedure, marking significant transparency and inclusivity in the tender process. The contract, valued at £1,376,671.30, was awarded on 8th October 2025, following the tender closing date of 27th March 2025, with the service now actively underway.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries. While the process is currently in the award stage, similar future tenders could benefit small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) that are adaptive and innovative in service delivery. Engaging in tenders like this could help businesses expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the healthcare sector, providing a significant growth avenue for those well-versed in fulfilling public health service contracts.

## Notice

The Provision of a Social Support Service for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their Carers in Northern Ireland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of a Social Support Service for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their Carers in Northern Ireland. Additional information: In section I.2, it states that this procurement is a joint procurement. This is not a joint procurement, it is operated by Business Services Organisation (BSO) PaLS on behalf of the Department of Health - Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG). The Total value of the procurement in II.1.7 includes the initial contract period of 3 years, with the option to extend for up to 2 x 12 months, and for a further extension of 18 months in the circumstances detailed in section 28 of the SS20a Scoping and Specification V2. This value also includes the provision for a potential increase in the overall budget to procure up to 40 percent additional Service volumes / value as detailed in section 1.6 of the B Document - SS20a Scoping and Specification V2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065691-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,376,671 |
| Lots value | £1,376,671 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,376,671 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH- STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE GROUP |
| Additional buyers | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION - PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE [BSO PALS] ON BEHALF OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE GROUP [SPPG]; DOH - STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE GROUP; NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | ARMAGH |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT61 7PR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Cathedral |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEDAR FOUNDATION-THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065691-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006307-2025
- 29 Sep 2023 at 13:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028823-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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