--- title: "Dementia Information and Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08716ddd-adb8-40b0-94e0-8d4a8d0afd86" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08716ddd-adb8-40b0-94e0-8d4a8d0afd86" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08716ddd-adb8-40b0-94e0-8d4a8d0afd86.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08716ddd-adb8-40b0-94e0-8d4a8d0afd86.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-22" --- # Dementia Information and Support Service Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08716ddd-adb8-40b0-94e0-8d4a8d0afd86 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08716ddd-adb8-40b0-94e0-8d4a8d0afd86) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08716ddd-adb8-40b0-94e0-8d4a8d0afd86.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes City Council is inviting providers to tender for the Dementia Information and Support Service (DISS), a health and social work services project. The contract, lasting 5 years, aims to provide information, guidance, and support to individuals with dementia or symptoms of dementia, along with caregiver support. The opportunity, open for tender until January 22, 2024, requires service providers to adapt to changing needs and includes a minimum value of £405,000 and a total value of £675,000. This tender by Milton Keynes Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector. Suitable for SMEs, this open procedure tender allows providers to deliver essential services aiming to prevent and manage dementia. Businesses interested in social work services and healthcare should explore this opportunity at the designated e-Tendering portal. ## Notice Milton Keynes City Council invites providers to tender for Dementia Information and Support Service (DISS). The DISS will provide information, guidance, advice and support to all people aged over 18 with a diagnosis of dementia or who are concerned that they, or someone they know, may have symptoms of dementia. The service will also deliver a message of the actions that can be taken to prevent dementia and the importance of early diagnosis. Support will also be provided for people caring for people living with dementia. This will include increasing their knowledge and understanding of dementia The purpose of the DISS is to provide people with access to support that meets their particular needs. The range of opportunities provided needs to ensure that a wide range of customer needs are met. This should include gender-based approaches, young onset provision, support for people of working age and those living alone. This list is not exhaustive, and the Provider will be expected to change and adapt to reach new and emerging need. The proposed terms of the contract is for the initial period of 3 years with a possible extension of 2 years making a total term of 5 years. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd55ab3-5085-4101-a4e2-f9bca543a2aa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £675,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 22 Dec 2023 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd55ab3-5085-4101-a4e2-f9bca543a2aa - 22 Dec 2023 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd55ab3-5085-4101-a4e2-f9bca543a2aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd55ab3-5085-4101-a4e2-f9bca543a2aa 22nd December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home - https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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