PSR Direct Award C - Post Dementia Diagnosis

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract titled "PSR Direct Award C - Post Dementia Diagnosis" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. This procurement process, classified under health services (CPV code 85100000), focuses on post-dementia diagnosis services in Northumberland. The contract was awarded using a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and it follows PSR Direct Award Process C.

The notice of intention to award was announced on 5th February 2025 with the formal award date being 18th February 2025. The contract duration is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend by up to two further years, making the total potential duration five years. The annual value of the contract is £16,180.

The awarded contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in health services, particularly those focused on dementia care. Such contracts can significantly contribute to business growth by providing long-term revenue streams and enhancing service portfolios in a critical healthcare domain. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Carers Northumberland Ltd, which has been identified as the supplier, are well-positioned to benefit due to their ability to provide tailored, community-focused care.

This procurement underlines the importance of expertise in the healthcare sector and the potential for improved patient care through strategic partnerships with NHS trusts.