Dementia Support for people in Cheshire East

The procurement process for the "Dementia Support for people in Cheshire East" contract has been concluded by the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, as part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. This service focuses on health and social work services aimed at supporting individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia in Cheshire East. The procurement, classified under CPV code 85000000, was carried out using a direct award process without a prior call for competition, under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside integrated care board oversaw the process, which included an intention to award notice issued on 2nd May 2025. The contract was valued at £81,108 for a one-year period starting 16th May 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. This tender opens a specific opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in supporting dementia patients and capable of integrating care collaboratively.

Since the contract was awarded to the Alzheimer's Society, businesses of large scale with a background in health services are best suited to align with this sector. The focus on improving accessibility, reducing health inequalities, and fostering service sustainability highlights the potential for innovative solutions that can create added social value and offer strategic growth for service providers in the field of dementia support. Companies looking to expand in the civic health sector might consider similar opportunities to participate in future tenders, which may consider factors like quality service provision and community impact as pivotal criteria.