Scope
Reference
C392267
Description
This procurement will identify a Bidder who will provide a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) service - a structured, evidence-based group therapy to support people living with mild to moderate stages of dementia in Southampton and Hampshire.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
1 extension period of 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 December 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 70% |
| Commercial | Cost | 20% |
| Social value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A preliminary market engagement was published.
F16978 Dementia Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)
F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)
Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-050823
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058cc1
Published 22 August 2025, 11:35am
Contracting authority
NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
- NHS Organisation Data Service: QRL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBQZ-2117-NPPD
Omega House 112 Southampton Road
Eastleigh
SO50 5PB
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS South of England Procurement Services
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Services (Hosted by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust)
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RHU
Corporate Hub, Building 4000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Rd
Portsmouth
PO6 3EN
United Kingdom
Email: pho-tr.hiowicbprocurement@nhs.net
Website: https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/about-us/our-trust/Our-Procurement-and-Supply-Chain-Team
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth