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title: "Memory Assessment Service (Dementia Support)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067235"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Memory Assessment Service (Dementia Support)

Buyer: CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067235

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## Summary

The Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has recently updated the procurement process for the "Memory Assessment Service (Dementia Support)" under a direct award procedure. The service is classified under community health services and focuses on providing memory assessment, diagnosis, and treatment support, particularly in the initial stages. The updated contract was formally awarded on 8 April 2026, covering the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a contract value of £138,339. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), and the announcement emphasizes the service's ongoing commitment to reducing memory assessment waiting times at Wirral Place, which have significantly decreased since 2021.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions to enhance memory assessment and dementia support. Businesses with established links to community services and a strong governance framework would be well-suited to compete. The service benefits from a collaborative approach, directly impacting the reduction of inpatient bed usage and allowing patients to maintain functional skills in their places of residence. Additionally, suppliers offering crisis intervention support, specialist assessments, and a seamless integration with other care services could find opportunities to expand their reach and enhance service provision standards in a critical health area.

## Notice

The Dementia Resource Community, on behalf of Age UK, have been commissioned since January 2021, to provide two memory assessment nurses, who work alongside the WMAS, to reduce the waiting list and waiting times for access to memory assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. The two nurses work at the first stage of the pathway which is the initial memory assessment phase before the referral is discussed at an MDT. Since April 2023, Wirral Place have significantly improved the Dementia Diagnosis Rate which started at 63.4% then exceeded the target of 66.7% in 2024. The two memory assessment nurses, significantly contributed to this success. Since 2021, the Dementia Resource Community nurses have been able to significantly reduce waiting times for memory assessments from 20 weeks to currently under 6 weeks during periods of time. The provider has worked collaboratively with the service to ensure patient 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

AGEUK 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 day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 7th April 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 - PS138,339 The Service is intended to be provided; 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027

### 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 day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 7th April 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/031706-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 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 | £138,339 |

## 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 | AGE UK WIRRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 07:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031706-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026588-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ageuk.org.uk/wirralliverpoolsefton/
- https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/

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