--- title: "Dementia Navigators and Cafes Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-973686c4-ae92-4c55-adab-0430ab7c22ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-973686c4-ae92-4c55-adab-0430ab7c22ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-973686c4-ae92-4c55-adab-0430ab7c22ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-973686c4-ae92-4c55-adab-0430ab7c22ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-02-14" --- # Dementia Navigators and Cafes Service Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-973686c4-ae92-4c55-adab-0430ab7c22ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-973686c4-ae92-4c55-adab-0430ab7c22ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-973686c4-ae92-4c55-adab-0430ab7c22ed.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender for the "Dementia Navigators and Cafes Service". This procurement falls within the health services category and is located in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 14th March 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2019 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years at the discretion of the commissioner. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in dementia support and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract aims to create a comprehensive support system for individuals with dementia and their families, enabling businesses that can deliver tailored, community-focused services to thrive in this sector. ## Notice The overall objective of this procurement is to bring together a number of separate services together under a single "Dementia Navigators and Cafes" contract. This procurement will allow these contracts to be bought together to allow a more cogent point of management. It will enable increased equability in the service offered across the co-coordinating and associate commissioner patches. It is expected that the service will meet the following needs: * To provide a highly responsive, individualised information and signposting service to people with a diagnosis of dementia and/or to their carers/families. * To provide ongoing support, information and guidance to people with dementia and/or to their carers/families; helping to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and gain more control of their lives. * To assist people with dementia and their carers to identify their needs and increase access to services. * Via the Dementia Cafes and Groups, to increase the opportunity for people with dementia and their carers to access post diagnostic support closer to home. It is expected that TUPE will apply. The contract duration shall be three years with the option to extend for a further two years in 12 month increments at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63916e7e-48fc-4390-ba87-b4c7dfd28c97 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2024 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 1LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2019 at 17:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63916e7e-48fc-4390-ba87-b4c7dfd28c97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63916e7e-48fc-4390-ba87-b4c7dfd28c97 14th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26278&B=OGC Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.birminghamandsolihullccg.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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