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title: "Lancashire & South Cumbria Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0564da"
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# Lancashire & South Cumbria Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Service

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED COMMISSIONING BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0564da

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Commissioning Board (ICB) is set to commission the Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Service, focused on health and social work services under the CPV category 85000000. This procurement process, filed under tender ID WHISP296, has moved to the award stage, with an intention to award the contract in Blackpool and surrounding areas. The initiative is part of the Provider Selection Regime as outlined by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract, expected to commence on 1st October 2025, spans three years with a potential extension of two years. Interested parties must submit representations by 5th August 2025, marking the end of the standstill period.

This procurement presents significant opportunities in the health and social care sector, particularly aimed at service providers specialising in dementia care. Businesses such as healthcare consultants, dementia support organisations, and community service providers stand to benefit. Given that the procurement involves a competitive process, it is an opportunity for firms with a robust understanding of dementia care and flexible service delivery mechanisms to showcase their expertise. The NHS prioritises ongoing, adaptable support mechanisms that address the evolving needs of dementia patients and their carers, thus businesses that can deliver personalised and comprehensive support services will be aptly positioned to grow and form valuable partnerships.

## Notice

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is working on behalf of NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board(ICB) who are looking to undertake a multi-lot Competitive Process for the provision of Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Services. It is the intention of the ICB to start commissioning contracts for the above services from 1st October 2025 for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Lot 1 - Blackpool - PS108,885

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Post diagnostic support (PDS) covers a range of services and information available to help those diagnosed with dementia and their carers, both immediately after diagnosis and onwards. It must be on-going and flexible to adapt to the changing needs of the person, carer and family as the disease progresses. For many carers, and for those with Young Onset Dementia, this can also include employer awareness and support. PDS includes many different options in many different settings - in primary care, in memory assessment services, and in the community. It includes things such assign posting to up to date and locally available services, medication and medication reviews, carer support, cognitive stimulation therapy, dementia friendly communities and so on - whatever helps those diagnosed with dementia and their carers to live as well as possible for as long as possible with their condition. Post diagnostic support needs to be multi-layered. However, enabling a single coordinator or navigator will allow people to understand and manage their Dementia better and have access to support throughout the pathway to the end of life. The objectives of the service will be to: * Provide a named contact through an individual's journey with dementia * Provide access to personalised information, advice and support as identified * Enable individuals with a diagnosis to access all support deemed to be essential post diagnosis * Support individuals with a diagnosis to maintain their community connections and make new ones * Support individuals with a diagnosis and their families to access peer support * Provide support for the people who support and care for the person with dementia * Establish a plan of needs, support and contact which will be revisited as part of a regular review * Create and maintain links with all relevant support services and networks who will provide support and care to the individuals * Improve individuals understanding of their illness and management of symptoms * For individuals who do not want the service, they will be made aware that if they want to access the service in the future, they can by contacting the dementia navigator directly. The contract length for all contracts will be 3year(s), with an optional extension of 2 year(s),starting 1st October 2025. Additional information: This contract award notice follows an F02: Contract Notice, but a link to the previous notice was not possible, the details are below: F02: Contract notice Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-034882 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04b1e6 Published 28 October 2024, 2:59 And F03 Contract Award Notice Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-014856 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-050230 Published 14 April 2025, 10:50am

Options: The contract length for all contracts will be 3year(s), with an optional extension of 2 year(s),starting 1st October 2025.

### Procurement Information

This contract award notice follows an F02: Contract Notice, but a link to the previous notice was not possible, the details are below: F02: Contract notice Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-034882 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04b1e6 Published 28 October 2024, 2:59pm And subsequent F03: Contract Award Notice Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-014856 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-050230 Published 14 April 2025, 10:50am

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042496-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 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 | £544,425 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED COMMISSIONING BOARD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042496-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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