NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board Dementia Post Diagnostic Service

Descriptions

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Procurement Unit is issuing this Market Engagement Notice on behalf of NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is seeking initial engagement and feedback from the market to establish potential interest to deliver a Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support Service, offering a range of support services and information to help those diagnosed with dementia and their carers, both immediately after diagnosis and onwards.

Provision must be ongoing and delivered flexibly to adapt to the changing needs of the person, carer, and family, incorporating a range of support options for those diagnosed with dementia and their carers so that they may live their best lives for as long as possible with their condition.

This service will commence on 1st April 2026 for 3 years with an option to extend for an additional two years.

VII.1) Information to be changed or added
VII.2) Other additional information
Please note an important correction regarding the estimated contract value. The statement regarding the value in the Notice at Section II.2.4 should have read:

"The estimated contract value per annum is £530,000. The total lifetime value of the contract is £2,650,000 for the 3 year contract plus the optional extension period of 2 years."