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title: "Request for Information - Dementia Support Services"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Request for Information - Dementia Support Services

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a665da48-5276-4163-be59-7e7a922b126e

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Dementia Support Services as part of its preliminary market engagement exercise, scheduled to conclude with responses by midday on 10th May 2021. This process, currently in the planning stage, aims to gather insights from the market to inform upcoming procurement decisions. The procurement pertains to health and social work services, and activities will primarily take place in England, United Kingdom, following the potential issuance of a separate Contract Notice should the Council proceed to formal procurement.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in dementia care and support services. Businesses that can provide preventative screening and both pre- and post-diagnostic support for dementia patients will find this engagement beneficial. Participation in this RFI will allow companies to showcase their capabilities and potentially shape the Council’s procurement approach, positioning them effectively for future tenders in this sector.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. IT IS NOT A TENDER PROCESS. Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise prior to tendering for a Dementia Support Service. Suppliers are invited to participate in this exercise by completing the attached questionnaire. This will help the Council understand the market. The information obtained from this exercise may be used to inform the Council's approach to the procurement process it undertakes for the delivery of these services. As such, this notice does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement process and does not constitute commitment to undertake a procurement exercise. In the event that the Council decides to commence a formal procurement exercise a separate Contract Notice will be issued. The Dementia Support Services will provide preventative screening, pre- and post-diagnostic support for individuals and their families, either following diagnosis of a dementia or for support for memory concerns. These services support individuals to remain independent and live well within their communities. The service will provide functions to support the delivery of the ambitions set out in the NHS Long Term Plan. Please note the deadline for responses to this Request for Information is midday Monday 10th May 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb03644f-e4d2-485b-83ba-609df2c39b52 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 May 2021 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 09:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb03644f-e4d2-485b-83ba-609df2c39b52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb03644f-e4d2-485b-83ba-609df2c39b52
  23rd April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=af62b903-0ea4-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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