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title: "Keyworker Service (Dorset Place)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060cef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Keyworker Service (Dorset Place)

Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060cef

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Keyworker Service (Dorset Place)" has been awarded by the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. The primary industry category is community health services, specifically aimed at enhancing support to service users and mitigating the risk of mental health unit admissions. The location of this service delivery is in the Dorset region of the UK. This process is at the award stage, with the contract being awarded and signed on 28 October 2025. The provider selection followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A, specifically under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The service contract is valued at approximately £900,000 and will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in community health services and mental health support. Large-scale suppliers, such as Dorset County Council, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited to provide comprehensive and coordinated care solutions in the healthcare sector. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can expand their market presence within the regional healthcare services industry, establish partnerships with public bodies like the NHS, and influence community health outcomes positively.

## Notice

The service to be provided for under this contract is the Keyworker Service for Dorset Place to provide an offer which enhances existing services to support Service Users in navigating the services and reduce the risk of admission to a mental health unit. 
The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS900,000. The contract term runs from 01 April 2025 until 31 March 2028.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service to be provided for under this contract is the Keyworker Service for Dorset Place to provide an offer which enhances existing services to support Service Users in navigating the services and reduce the risk of admission to a mental health unit. 
The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS900,000. The contract term runs from 01 April 2025 until 31 March 2028.

### Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006031-2026 |
| 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 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 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 | £900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006031-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/

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