--- title: "SCE0045 Dementia Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05edf7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05edf7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05edf7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05edf7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-01" --- # SCE0045 Dementia Support Service Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05edf7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05edf7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05edf7.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the Dementia Support Service, commissioned by Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council, has reached the final stage with the contract award. The procurement, under the title "SCE0045 Dementia Support Service," focuses on providing services related to health and social work in Leicester and Leicestershire. The contract, awarded to Alzheimer's Society, marks the completion of the open procedure, a notable milestone concluded on 1st July 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2026. The service will unfold in two lots, addressing city and county requirements, with contract periods set for three years and options for two 12-month extensions. The procurement falls under the 'light touch' regime, reflecting its importance under the legal framework set by the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. This procurement opens substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work, particularly those capable of providing integrated dementia support services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate as the process accommodated 15 SME bids and 3 VCSE bids at the final stage, highlighting inclusivity. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality support services tailored to health and social care demands will find significant growth opportunities with potential extensions extending the contract to a maximum of five years. The open procedure used ensures a transparent and competitive environment, ideal for businesses eager to showcase innovative, quality-driven service solutions in the public health sector. ## Notice Dementia Support Services, Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council wish to commission a Dementia Support Service. Tenders for this service were sought in April 2026, to enable a new contract to begin from 01/10/2026. As part of the commissioning process, the authorities jointly undertook a soft market test. This gave potential providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and feed in their views about the potential service model and specification principles. The commissioners have used this information to appraise options and help develop the specification. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - County Services Services within Leicestershire County Council remit Renewal: 2 x 12month extension options Lot 2 - City Services Services within the Leicester City Council remit Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension ### Planning Information A Soft Market Test questionnaire was issued and the response window closed 01/12/2025. Following this a supplier engagement event will be held 08/12/2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061947-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Award date | 25 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | 2029-03-31 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,890,216 | | Lots value | £2,890,215 | | Awards value | £2,656,114 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | LEICESTER COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | ## 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 - 1 Jul 2026 at 15:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061947-2026 - 2 Apr 2026 at 14:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031014-2026 - 31 Mar 2026 at 09:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029488-2026 - 3 Dec 2025 at 13:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079349-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061947-2026 1st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031014-2026 2nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029488-2026 31st March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079349-2025 3rd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0af8d4a4-e62c-f111-813c-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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