Services to Support Dementia Care (potential PSR framework)

What this is

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Commercial Procurement Services is running a pre-market engagement for a potential framework agreement (under the Provider Selection Regime and PSR Wales) for services to support dementia care. The aim is to develop a standardised framework service specification facilitating contracts under the forthcoming 'Modern Service Framework for Dementia and Frailty' and the Dementia 100 pathway assessment and improvement tool. This is an engagement exercise only; participants are not guaranteed an Invitation to Tender or a place on any future framework.

Key points

• Pre-market engagement only for a potential dementia care framework under the PSR
• Express interest by emailing coch.cps@nhs.net; engagement runs until 31 August 2026
• Participation does not guarantee an ITT or framework place

Who can bid

Open to providers of services supporting dementia care interested in helping develop the framework service specification. Participation does not guarantee an Invitation to Tender or a place on any resulting framework agreement.

How it is scored

Not applicable - this is a pre-market engagement notice, not a competitive award. Any future framework would be awarded under the Provider Selection Regime.

Money

No estimated value stated.

How to submit

Email coch.cps@nhs.net to express interest in taking part in the pre-market engagement process.

Clarifications

Contact coch.cps@nhs.net; the Trust will arrange next steps.

Classification

CPV 85323000 — Community health services North WestChesterCheshire West and Chester