---
title: "Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Service for people with mild to moderate Dementia"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e343"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e343.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Service for people with mild to moderate Dementia

Buyer: NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e343

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## Summary

The Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Service for individuals with mild to moderate dementia in Southampton and Hampshire has reached the award stage. Managed by NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, alongside the NHS South of England Procurement Services, this public authority falls under central government classification. The award was issued on 27 March 2026, with the standstill period concluding on 9 April 2026. This procurement involved an open procedure, aiming to deliver structured, evidence-based group therapy services as part of its health and social work services industry category. Key contract dates include commencement on 1 May 2026 and potential renewal extending until 30 April 2029.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, notably for large-scale organisations specialising in health services, as evidenced by the selection of Solent Mind, a sizeable supplier, as awardee. With a gross contract value of £588,364, businesses equipped to deliver quality, cost-effective dementia treatment services will have a platform to expand their reach and impact. The focus on technical, commercial, and social value benchmarks allows diverse businesses to compete by demonstrating expertise and strategic advantage in dementia therapy services. Companies prepared to engage in an open procedure and deliver innovation in public healthcare would find viable growth prospects in such contracts.

## Notice

This procurement will identify a Bidder who will provide a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) service - a structured, evidence-based group therapy to support people living with mild to moderate stages of dementia in Southampton and Hampshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028338-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £490,303 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Cosham |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLENT MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 10:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028338-2026
- 18 Nov 2025 at 13:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074750-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028338-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074750-2025
  18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/about-us/our-trust/Our-Procurement-and-Supply-Chain-Team
- https://www.solentmind.org.uk/

## Provenance

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