--- title: "SoEPS/18/405 - Dementia Guide Services - NHS High Weald Lewes Havens CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f69973b-3903-46d5-a7da-8acf602bf332" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f69973b-3903-46d5-a7da-8acf602bf332" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f69973b-3903-46d5-a7da-8acf602bf332.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f69973b-3903-46d5-a7da-8acf602bf332.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2018-02-13" --- # SoEPS/18/405 - Dementia Guide Services - NHS High Weald Lewes Havens CCG Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f69973b-3903-46d5-a7da-8acf602bf332 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f69973b-3903-46d5-a7da-8acf602bf332) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f69973b-3903-46d5-a7da-8acf602bf332.json) ## Summary The NHS South of England Procurement Services is initiating a procurement process for the "Dementia Guide Services" as part of its vision to transform dementia care. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement event scheduled for 23rd February 2018. The service is classified under health and social work services, and it will be based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The planned launch for the service is set for October 2018, and interested parties are encouraged to respond promptly to the engagement event invitation. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses focused on healthcare and social services, particularly those providing support for families affected by dementia. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, as the tender aims to enhance care delivery through innovative service models. Engaging in this procurement process could not only help businesses expand their service offerings but also strengthen their presence within the health and social care sector. ## Notice As part of the CCG's vision to transform Dementia Care Services, a new role was developed to support patients and carers, through their whole journey with a diagnosis of Dementia. The service is currently provided by East Sussex County Council (Carers Engagement and Respite Service) on an interim arrangement. For this reason, the CCG will need to initiate an open procurement process to secure the service with a Provider from October 2018. Many of you will be aware that there are different national models for providing support at different tiers of intensity, from low level information and signposting, to more comprehensive emotional and practical support. The Dementia Guide role is intended to span the whole journey with Dementia offering low level information, emotional support and practical help, such as attending GP Annual Reviews with the patient and Carer or accompanying the person to their first Memory Cafe session. It does not include domestic tasks or personal care. The Dementia Guide Service also provides an important administrative and coordinating function of managing referrals to Community Wellbeing Services and arranging transport, for those that need it, within The Dementia Golden Ticket model of care. The Carers Engagement and Respite Service is willing to share its experience of what's worked, what's been operationally challenging and what could be improved. Colleagues from the CCG will also be in attendance to convey the commissioning intentions for this service going forward. In recent years, there has been a growing market appetite to provide support to families affected by a diagnosis of dementia, which is why we've included you in this invitation. This event is not part of the formal procurement process, but it is an opportunity to hear about the service currently being delivered and the aspirations going forward, in case you'd like to contribute to its developmental thinking and/or consider whether your organisation may be in a position to submit a Tender for the service. We would envisage initiating the procurement process in March 2018, in order for the service to launch in October 2018 but these timescales may vary. The event will be held on Friday 23 February from 14.30 to 16.30. The venue will be confirmed when we have final numbers but is likely to be in Lewes or Uckfield. This being the case please respond as soon as possible to James Hatch - Engagement Officer - james.hatch@nhs.net ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4851d1a7-d25c-45b7-8285-5338d8fd673f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO30 2FY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Hedge End North | | Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2018 at 09:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4851d1a7-d25c-45b7-8285-5338d8fd673f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4851d1a7-d25c-45b7-8285-5338d8fd673f 13th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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