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Post Diagnostic Support - Dementia Link Workers

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a project titled "Post Diagnostic Support - Dementia Link Workers." This initiative falls under the services category with a focus on general public services, specifically within the healthcare sector. The procurement process is initiated with a planned completion date of 28th July 2026, and a future notice date set for 28th September 2026. The proposed location for service delivery is Argyll and Bute, encompassing regions UKM63 and UKM81. The central purchasing body, Argyll and Bute Council, operates from Kilmory, Lochgilphead, and inquiries can be directed to their contact point, Samantha Torrie.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in dementia care and support services, to engage with the public sector. Companies that offer innovative and effective post-diagnostic support solutions would be well-suited to respond to this Request for Information (RFI). Participating in this process could lead to potential growth by establishing long-term partnerships and enhancing service portfolios. Interested businesses are encouraged to review the RFI document and communicate their responses and interest via email to the designated contact at Argyll and Bute Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Diagnostic Support - Dementia Link Workers

Notice Description

Post Diagnostic Support - Dementia Link Workers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the attached document.. This is an RFI only, not a tender process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838632
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561081
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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