---
title: "BLMK ICB Step Down Beds for Dementia patients"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dbd8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-11-06"
---

# BLMK ICB Step Down Beds for Dementia patients

Buyer: NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dbd8

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## Summary

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process for the provision of "Step Down Beds for Dementia patients", classified under health services (CPV: 85100000). The procurement, situated in the UKH25 region, was undertaken under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is not governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender was concluded at the award stage, with the contract signed on 6th November 2025. The direct award was made to PRESSBEAU LIMITED, based in Leighton Buzzard, for a service commencing on 3rd November 2025, with a term of up to two years and a total value of £1,274,400.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of offering innovative solutions for dementia care in transition settings. Given the specific requirements of the procurement, businesses with experience in operating care facilities or providing specialised medical support services for elderly patients are well-positioned to engage. The use of a limited procurement method indicates an exclusive opportunity for businesses without realistic alternative providers to secure government contracts, thus fostering a niche market advantage.

## Notice

Dementia care provider for patients discharged from hospital not ready to go home.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award A has been made to Leighton Forest Care by BLMK ICB to provide a 10-bed unit designed to support the recovery of patients experiencing dementia or confusion, who are not yet ready to be discharged home.

The contract is awarded for a period of up to two years from 03rd November 2025, with clauses for an early exit if the service does not meet key KPI's. 

The total contract value for 2 years is PS1,274,400.

### Procurement Information

No realistic alternative provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071641-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 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 | £1,274,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRESSBEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071641-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//

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