--- title: "Memory Assessment & Support Services 18.426" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24e220cf-55f1-4f69-ab45-c2bb2557d980" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24e220cf-55f1-4f69-ab45-c2bb2557d980" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24e220cf-55f1-4f69-ab45-c2bb2557d980.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24e220cf-55f1-4f69-ab45-c2bb2557d980.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2018-08-17" --- # Memory Assessment & Support Services 18.426 Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24e220cf-55f1-4f69-ab45-c2bb2557d980 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24e220cf-55f1-4f69-ab45-c2bb2557d980) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24e220cf-55f1-4f69-ab45-c2bb2557d980.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Memory Assessment & Support Services 18.426" is being led by NHS South of England Procurement Services, located at 36-38 Friars Walk, Lewes, England. This initiative falls under the Health services category and is currently in the Planning stage, with an engagement end date on 10th September 2018. Interested service providers are encouraged to respond to the Request for Further Information (RFI), although this process does not initiate a tender exercise yet. Further details can be found in the documentation available via the provided e-portal link. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering dementia support and care solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this process. The focus on supportive community engagement and multi-facility services means that providers with experience in dementia care, health optimisation, and community integration will be best positioned to respond effectively to this procurement opportunity. ## Notice SoEPS on behalf of Brighton & Hove CCG would like to invite potential service providers to respond to the Request for Further Information (RFI) for the provision a Memory Assessment and Support Service. A high level summary of the proposed functions of Memory Assessment and Post Diagnostic Support service is as follows: a) Assessment & Diagnosis: b) Medicines Optimisation: c) Post Diagnostic Support This support may contain a number of elements: I. Supporting Primary Care: II. To provide access to a single point of contact for people with dementia and their carers, operational five days a week. III. Responding to early detection of functional change: IV. Post diagnostic support should be delivered within the context of multi-morbidity. V. To promote support and inclusion for people with dementia and their carers using the service through provision of support/access to purposeful, stimulating and meaningful activities. VI. Advanced Care Planning. VII. Additional Interventions. d) Dementia Friendly Community: Take a lead in ensuring the continued recognition of Brighton & Hove as a Dementia Friendly City by raising the profile of dementia and reducing stigma. This is a process designed to help the Commissioner form a view of the best way to commission the service and is not the beginning of a Tender exercise. A further Tender advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time where required. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home. Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Additional information: In-Tend e-portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning How to Register on In-Tend Instructions for Registering on the SoEPS Commissioning Support In-tend Portal.pdf The deadline for submission of completed ITT responses is 12 Noon on Monday 10th September 2018. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal contact In-tend on 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7278aca9-85ea-465b-b093-f36ccb9ec24f | | 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 | 17 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Sep 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 | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 2PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 17 Aug 2018 at 08:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7278aca9-85ea-465b-b093-f36ccb9ec24f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7278aca9-85ea-465b-b093-f36ccb9ec24f 17th August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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