Official UK procurement notice
BNSSG ICB - Devon Partnership NHS Trust - Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service
Authority: NHS Bristol North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service delivers an integrated person-centred primary care-led model for people with dementia and their family/carers, at home, in care homes or other residential settings. This service is designed to offer comprehensive support with the primary aim of enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for those affected by dementia and ensuring a timely diagnosis.
The General Practitioner is the co-ordinator of care for people with dementia and their family/carers. The Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service work alongside, providing a co-ordinated and integrated approach to assessment diagnosis and treatment and are responsive to the requirements of primary care, providing specialist advice, ongoing support, and specialist interventions.
The service assigns a dedicated dementia practitioner and advisor to each GP practice, and proactive touch points are maintained with individuals every six months.
Holding individuals on its caseload from diagnosis through to end-of-life, The comprehensive model offers diagnostics support, care home support, proactive, in reach support and training plus a portfolio of groups and activities for people and their carers. The service also provides a well-utilised help and advice line
The service also offers a wide range of support, including personalised care plans, regular assessments, and access to a variety of services such as occupational therapy, counselling, and social activities. The service also provides valuable information and advice to help individuals and their families navigate the complexities of dementia care.
The service work in partnership with the Alzheimer's Society, who provide a Community Development Team which works to address health inequalities faced by those affected by dementia and their carers and who work with Bristol's diverse communities, identifying and addressing barriers in accessing dementia services
The service also provide dedicated dementia awareness sessions in local schools, to support the education of the younger generation in dementia and help to reduce stigma and offer wider community based support and education resources such as side by side volunteering opportunities and group activities.
CPV: Health services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset ICB are using this notice as an…Awarded
NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset ICB are using this notice as an intention to award notice.
Direct Award C has been used for the award of this contract. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The services provided are the service specification are not changing considerably.
The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process C, a contract to Devon Partnership NHS Trust for the Bristol Dementia Wellbeing service in partnership with the Alzheimers society in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service delivers an integrated person-centred primary care-led model for people with dementia and their family/carers, at home, in care homes or other residential settings. This service is designed to offer comprehensive support with the primary aim of enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for those affected by dementia and ensuring a timely diagnosis.
The General Practitioner is the co-ordinator of care for people with dementia and their family/carers. The Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service work alongside, providing a co-ordinated and integrated approach to assessment diagnosis and treatment and are responsive to the requirements of primary care, providing specialist advice, ongoing support, and specialist interventions.
The service assigns a dedicated dementia practitioner and advisor to each GP practice, and proactive touch points are maintained with individuals every six months.
Holding individuals on its caseload from diagnosis through to end-of-life, The comprehensive model offers diagnostics support, care home support, proactive, in reach support and training plus a portfolio of groups and activities for people and their carers. The service also provides a well-utilised help and advice line
The service also offers a wide range of support, including personalised care plans, regular assessments, and access to a variety of services such as occupational therapy, counselling, and social activities. The service also provides valuable information and advice to help individuals and their families navigate the complexities of dementia care.
The service work in partnership with the Alzheimer's Society, who provide a Community Development Team which works to address health inequalities faced by those affected by dementia and their carers and who work with Bristol's diverse communities, identifying and addressing barriers in accessing dementia services
The service also provide dedicated dementia awareness sessions in local schools, to support the education of the younger generation in dementia and help to reduce stigma and offer wider community based support and education resources such as side by side volunteering opportunities and group activities.
NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset ICB intent to award this contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.
The contract has been awarded for the period 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2028
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Gloucestershire ICB are currently working together in a formal "clustering" arrangement to prepare for their merger into a single, new organisation (name to be confirmed), effective from 1st April 2027.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 2 Mar 2026, 10:14 GMT
- Last source update
- 21 May 2026, 13:59 BST
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-047112- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f1dFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 12th March 2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice)]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Publisher note: Decision makers: BNSSG ICB Board. The decision was taken on 6 November 2025. No potential or conflicts of interest from any individuals were identified in this process. BNSSG ICB Board approved the award of this contract under PSR direct award process C. Key Criteria 1. Quality and Innovation 2. Value 3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 5. Social value Scoring Matrix • Where a provider has scored a "Not Assured" for one or more sections, they will not be awarded the contract. • Where a provider has scored "Conditionally Assured" for one or more sections, the ICB will consider the extent to which the partial assurance affects the overall delivery, and will ensure action plans are in place prior to contract finalisation. • Where a provider has scored "Assured" for all sections, the contract can be awarded. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 12th March 2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Notice history
2 releases on Find a TenderPublished amendments (1)
This serves notice as a Contract Award Notice following the completion of standstill with no representation to the award. The date of contract award is 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2028 The total contract value for the contract term is £12,233,966 (£6,116,983 per annum) This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health C…
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Partnership NHS TrustSubcontracting: The Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service is a specialist dementia support service for people in Bristol who are living with dementia, their carers, family and friends. It is delivered by a partnership between Alzheimer's Society and Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT). DPT hold the sub contract The Alzheimer's Society's role in the Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service is to help to deliver a comprehensive, personalised dementia support pathway in bristol through emotional and practical support, to ongoing navigation, community engagement and carer support. This blended clinical and community approach aims to help people affected by dementia live as well and independently as possible in their local community The service's workforce includes a range of roles, and the majority of dementia navigators are specifically employed by Alzheimer's Society, Alzheimer's Society services such as memory cafés, activity groups, Singing for the Brain, Side by Side volunteer support, and carers' groups are part of local community support available alongside the clinical service. Providing practical advice, emotional support, information on caregiving, and guidance on navigating health and social care service | £12,233,966 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 018259-2026-1 · Devon Partnership NHS Trust
- Signed
- 6 Nov 2025
- Value
- £12,233,966
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
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Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Devon Partnership NHS TrustAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.