---
title: "Dementia Support Worker"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0503db"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0503db.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Dementia Support Worker

Buyer: ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0503db

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## Summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for dementia support services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition and falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The awarded contract, valued at £170,763, is for providing dementia support services to inpatient wards. The contract's term is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with the award decision made by the EPUT Executive Operational Committee and the Finance & Performance Committee. Key dates include the award announcement on 16th April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those experienced in dementia care. Given the direct award to Alzheimer's Society, organisations with established credentials in delivering dementia support can look to similar opportunities within the healthcare sector. The streamlined procurement method ensures a quicker decision-making process and a focus on existing credible providers, making it advantageous for well-established community health service providers aiming to expand their portfolio and impact.

## Notice

Dementia support services for inpatient wards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: Dementia support services.
We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process A.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS170,763
Start date: 01/04/2025
Expiry date: 31/03/2027

### 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 2025]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015493-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WICKFORD |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS11 7XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Rettendon and Runwell |
| Westminster constituency | Maldon |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015493-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://alzheimers.org.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.eput.nhs.uk

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