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title: "Health Inequalities Project : Dementia Support Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Health Inequalities Project : Dementia Support Service

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa9d

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## Summary

This public procurement process, facilitated by the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), pertains to the Health Inequalities Project focused on a Dementia Support Service. The procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous health services and is located in the Birmingham region (UKG3). Currently, it is at the award stage with the intention to award notice published under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The decision to award was made following the evaluation and planning process approved by the BSMHFT Planning and Delivery subcommittee. Stakeholders interested in raising representations must do so by 11 June 2026. The process adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with two new contracts set to be awarded for a 24-month period, pending representation outcomes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those skilled in dementia support and culturally inclusive health projects, to engage with public health initiatives. Organisations like Age Connect West Midlands and The Alzheimer's Society have been recognised for their suitability under this process. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those operating within or willing to expand to the UKG3 region, can foresee potential growth by participating in future similar procurement processes. The specific method applied here was limited procurement without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a focus on pre-identified, suitable providers and underscoring the importance of established reputations and expertise in securing such opportunities.

## Notice

Outcome of Health Inequalities Project : Dementia Support Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice confirms the intention of BSMHFT to award contracts to Age Connect West Midlands and Alzheimer's Society under the Most Suitable Provider Process. Both are new contracts. Age Connect West Midlands; VCFSE Coordinating Lead for the Fairer Futures Dementia Support Service, for 24 months at a total of PS66,979 Alzheimer's Society; Culturally inclusive dementia engagement and support project; for 24 months at a total of PS53,285 - description of the services to be provided;

Options: Dependent on the continuation of funding and achievement of the key performance indicators, the contracting authority is able to award an extension.

### 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 11 June 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/051511-2026 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 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 | £120,264 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AGE CONNECT WEST MIDLANDS; THE ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051511-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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