--- title: "SOL - Dementia Support Services Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51cfc4de-d8f4-4b65-b6b8-376ae9dfd2f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51cfc4de-d8f4-4b65-b6b8-376ae9dfd2f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51cfc4de-d8f4-4b65-b6b8-376ae9dfd2f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51cfc4de-d8f4-4b65-b6b8-376ae9dfd2f3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)" published: "2025-03-03" --- # SOL - Dementia Support Services Market Engagement Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51cfc4de-d8f4-4b65-b6b8-376ae9dfd2f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51cfc4de-d8f4-4b65-b6b8-376ae9dfd2f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51cfc4de-d8f4-4b65-b6b8-376ae9dfd2f3.json) ## Summary Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (Solihull MBC) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for its Dementia Support Services Market Engagement. This tender falls under the social work services industry category and is classified under CPV codes including 85310000, 98000000, and 85320000. The service location is in Solihull, West Midlands, with a specified postal code of B91 3QB. The Council aims to engage the market in shaping the future dementia support services prior to retendering, as the current contract ends on 31 March 2026. The engagement will conclude on 3 June 2025, providing businesses ample time to prepare for participation. This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and dementia care services to contribute to a critical community support programme. It is an excellent chance for providers experienced in tailored individual support and group activities to offer their expertise. Interested businesses, particularly those with capabilities in providing contact-tiered support, post-diagnostic activities, and self-management assistance for dementia patients, should register on the CSW-JETS e-tendering portal to express their interest and access additional documentation. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector and build lasting partnerships with local authorities. ## Notice Solihull Council currently commissions a Dementia Support Service to provide support for people in Solihull who have dementia and their carers. The service includes: o A Dementia Navigator Service: The role of the Dementia Navigator Service is to provide support across the whole span of an individual's dementia journey, working directly with carers even when the person with dementia does not take up support or is unable to participate. The support is tailored to each individual according to their needs, this may include: o Advising people where they can access support following a diagnosis. o Providing access to activities which are suitable. o Assisting people to self-manage their condition. The intensity of support is provided on a tiered basis as follows: o Tier 1 - telephone and email support. o Tier 2 - more intensive face-to-face support. o Tier 3 - staying in contact with people, with access to increased support available if required. And o A post-diagnostic activity group The post diagnostic activity group is a weekly peer support group for 15 to 20 people with dementia to participate in activities with people in similar circumstances, to share experiences and aid people to come to terms with their dementia diagnosis and maintain their independence for longer. The Council is carrying out a review of its Dementia Support Service as the current contract is due to end on the 31st March 2026. The Council wants to engage with the market to support the shaping the future dementia support service before progressing to retender this service. Additional information: Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils'/Authorities' opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c37ac1-754a-48d4-9cff-963b70ca2ea8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jun 2025 | | 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 | SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2025 at 11:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c37ac1-754a-48d4-9cff-963b70ca2ea8 - 3 Mar 2025 at 11:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c37ac1-754a-48d4-9cff-963b70ca2ea8 - 3 Mar 2025 at 08:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c37ac1-754a-48d4-9cff-963b70ca2ea8 - 28 Feb 2025 at 09:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c37ac1-754a-48d4-9cff-963b70ca2ea8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c37ac1-754a-48d4-9cff-963b70ca2ea8 3rd March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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