--- title: "UKRI-6199 Dementia Challenge" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c37c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c37c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c37c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c37c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2026-07-10" --- # UKRI-6199 Dementia Challenge Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c37c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c37c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c37c.json) ## Summary The contracting authority, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), is in the planning stage of a tender process for the project titled "UKRI-6199 Dementia Challenge". This procurement involves the health sector, specifically targeting economic impact assessment services. The key player in this process is the central government public authority, UKRI, based in Swindon, Wiltshire. A milestone webinar for potential suppliers is scheduled for Wednesday, 22nd July at 15:00, with registration required by 17:00 on Monday, 20th July. The engagement phase is critical as it offers an opportunity to provide feedback on the draft specification, which is currently under development. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health economic analysis and consultancy, particularly those capable of working collaboratively with intervention teams and delivery partners. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their involvement. The contract, valued at £750,000, will span from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029. Companies possessing expertise in economic impact assessments, particularly within the health sector, will find this tender appealing as it aligns with strategic growth in offering innovative solutions to public health challenges. ## Notice UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Health Mission Mission is procuring health economic expertise to support aspects of its Dementia Challenge programme. * WP1 Co-develop approach, working close with UKRI and the 4-8 intervention teams; * WP2 Collaboratively working with delivery partners to implement the approach; * WP3 Analysis and reporting (e.g. baseline, mid-point, end-point); * WP4 Call-off contract for expertise support (defined by time period, skills and #days). The services required will include support with: 1. The creation of a meta-analysis of published data to produce a report on the estimated health economic and total economic burden for the UK in aggregate and by devolved nation. 2. The development, in collaboration with the Health Mission team, innovation and intervention 'owners' and lead investigators, of appropriate health economic metrics to capture for each real-world clinical evaluation. 3. The provision of a comprehensive health and wider economic analysis of the outputs from the individual intervention or innovation real world evaluation studies. 4. The provision of a report that aggregates the health economic lessons from the real-world clinical evaluation and build a model of their impact were they to be adopted as a standard of care in the NHS across the UK 5. The provision of consulting services to additional work packages as agreed with the Health Mission team from time to time. Supplier Webinar: Potential Suppliers are encouraged to attend a forthcoming Supplier Webinar Event. The Supplier Webinar Event for UKRI present the outline requirements, provide a forum for questions and answers from potential suppliers, with information exchanged that may be used to finalise the Specification. The event will take place on Wednesday 22nd July at 15:00 via Microsoft Teams. This activity is a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise, and should not be interpreted as an invitation to tender at this stage. UKRI reserves the right to amend the requirement and the anticipated procurement process at any time. ### Planning Information Webinar Event Wednesday 22nd July 15:00 via Microsoft Teams To Register, please email: MRCprocurement@ukri.org with the Subject: UKRI-6199 Dementia Challenge Supplier Webinar. The registration email must be sent before 17:00 on Monday 20th July. The email should contain the name, job title and email address of any representatives for your organisation, as well as your organisation details (Name, address, contact details) The Specification of this requirement is in development, with a draft version being available for information purposes only. UKRI would welcome any comments or feedback on the draft specification, which can be accessed by sending a request to MRCprocurement@ukri.org. Please note that this document is provided in draft form and is subject to change. Any updates or revisions may be made prior to the commencement of any procurement activity that may arise from this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise. Please submit any comments, feedback or questions by return email. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065201-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) | | Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment ## Release History - 10 Jul 2026 at 13:04 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065201-2026 - 10 Jul 2026 at 12:52 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065189-2026 - 3 Jul 2026 at 12:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062814-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065201-2026 10th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065189-2026 10th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062814-2026 3rd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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