F16978 Dementia Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)

The NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Dementia Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), a service aimed at enhancing cognitive and social functions for individuals with mild to moderate dementia. This initiative is important due to the region's demographic, which has a higher percentage of its population over 65 compared to the England average. The procurement falls under the health services category and targets the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region (UKJ3).

Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback by midday on 24th September 2025, with further tender advertisements expected post-feedback compilation. The deadline for a future notice is set for 24th October 2025. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health services, particularly those experienced in providing community health services like CST.

Companies offering structured, evidence-based group therapy services could leverage this opportunity to expand their offerings within a region that demonstrates a growing need for dementia support services. With the NHS's criteria aiming to maintain independence and improve quality of life for the elderly, providers with expertise in innovative, non-pharmacological treatments focused on social interaction and cognitive improvement would be well-positioned to respond to this procurement initiative.