---
title: "Dementia Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066971"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Dementia Services

Buyer: CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066971

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## Summary

The Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Dementia Services, specifically focused on Hospital Support Services within the UK. This contract, taking place from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, involves providing comprehensive support, including memory assessment nurses and Diadem assessments in care homes, aiming to reduce A&E attendance and inpatient bed usage. Operating under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, this direct award contract was confirmed on 26th March 2026, with a value of £188,394. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with an intention to award notice previously published on 24th February 2026, followed by a standstill period for representations by providers until 25th March 2026.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in dementia care and memory assessments. It is advantageous for organisations able to provide a smooth, seamless, and integrated care programme for older adults. Dementia Resource Community Ltd, an SME based in Cheshire, has been selected due to their existing collaboration skills and community-focused approach. Suitable contenders for similar future contracts should demonstrate robust corporate governance, familiarity with healthcare regulatory standards like CQC, and the capability to manage crisis intervention and assessments. Additionally, businesses that provide training and support for carers can find growth opportunities in this sector, enhancing patient care while meeting NHS Trust requirements for service delivery standards.

## Notice

Dementia Resource Community (DCR), have been commissioned since October2024, to reduce A&E attendance and inpatient bed use, by providing three memory assessment nurses. Additionally, DRC undertake Diadem assessments in care homes thus releasing capacity to the Older Adult CMHT. DRC cover all geographical areas. Chester patch is heavily supported as there are no step-down services in this area and also for individuals who do not need specialist input as they are referred to DRC. The provider has worked collaboratively with the service to ensure patients have a smooth and seamless care programme. They are a tried and test organisation with corporate governance which supports the ethos of the organisations. The provider listens to the community and help them to live a better life. The provider supports the patient but can offer support and training to carers. The provider links in with other organisations to suit the requirement of the individuals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DRC is a provider who is suitable to provide care for our older adult population consisting of * Contributing to the reduction of inpatient beds thus maintaining functional skills of pts in own place of residency, thus improving access * Undertake DiAdem assessments in care homes * Undertake specialist assessment and treatments e.g nursing needs assessments, individual care planning, mental capacity acts, MSE, audits, GAD7, PHQ9 and FRAT * Support crisis intervention * Redirect referrals from secondary care * Has CQC insight and is inspected by them * Provides KPI data including users satisfaction and inequalities * Providing good value for money * Offer choice of where a pt is assessed where possible * Have the appropriate level and number of staff to undertake the work. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the second day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 25th March 2026 to cwp.contracts@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. There has been no substantial change to the nature or cost of the service delivered. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard" with the weighting 100 Approximate Lifetime Value of the Contract - PS188,394 The Service is intended to be provided; 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027

Options: By 6 months.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the second day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 25th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027643-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £188,394 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEMENTIA RESOURCE COMMUNITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85112000 - Hospital support services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027643-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022790-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://drc.care/
- https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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