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title: "Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Service (Ref 16.312 Procurement) on behalf of NHS Hastings and Rother CCG"
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# Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Service (Ref 16.312 Procurement) on behalf of NHS Hastings and Rother CCG

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ba49901-db8e-4fad-875b-8787ccee229c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Service, initiated by the South of England Procurement Centre on behalf of NHS Hastings and Rother CCG, is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to East Sussex County Council. This service, classified under miscellaneous health services, aims to support individuals diagnosed with dementia and their carers throughout the disease journey. The contract is valued at £1,348,000, set to commence on 1st April 2018 and lasting for three years, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The deadline for tender submissions was on 13th October 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social care services. Businesses capable of delivering emotional support, guidance, and interventions aimed at enhancing the quality of life for dementia patients may find this contract aligns well with their services. Competitors should be prepared to demonstrate their expertise and ability to provide comprehensive support throughout the dementia journey, including at complex and challenging stages.

## Notice

The Dementia Post Diagnosis Support Service will act as a key support to enable people to live well throughout the disease journey. The aim of the Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Service is to be the main point of contact for the person diagnosed and their carer during the entire dementia journey. Potential bidders will be expected to demonstrate an awareness of and the ability to provide support at all stages (including complex, challenging and end of life/bereavement support) of the disease. The service will provide appropriate emotional support, practical facilitation, guidance and information to meet the needs of those entering the service, as well as facilitating access to well-being interventions which promote independence and quality of life. The service will commence on 1st April 2018. The contract will be for three years duration. Commissioners reserve the right to extend for up to a further 24 months. The value stated represents the value should the contract be extended for the full 5 year term. The Services to which this ITT relates fall within Chapter 3, Section 7, Particular Procurement Regimes to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Part H of the Annex V to the Public Contracts Directive (also known as "light touch regime" formerly Part B services). Neither the publication of the above advertisements, the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage nor the use of the term "Pre-Qualification Questionnaire" nor any other indication (including any statement in this ITT) shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Chapter 3, Section 7, Particular Procurement Regimes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d794d4e4-884c-4c60-bf6a-c78ba804d565 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,348,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,348,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2018 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d794d4e4-884c-4c60-bf6a-c78ba804d565
- 30 Aug 2017 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6cb07e-b613-46f1-9023-af18686e4673

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d794d4e4-884c-4c60-bf6a-c78ba804d565
  26th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6cb07e-b613-46f1-9023-af18686e4673
  30th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11a214f2-0147-49d5-806a-ea53144cd3ab
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