--- title: "Suffolk Dementia Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae624970-f347-4acb-9065-1d9288e055ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae624970-f347-4acb-9065-1d9288e055ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae624970-f347-4acb-9065-1d9288e055ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae624970-f347-4acb-9065-1d9288e055ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G" published: "2021-07-16" --- # Suffolk Dementia Support Service Buyer: IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae624970-f347-4acb-9065-1d9288e055ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae624970-f347-4acb-9065-1d9288e055ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae624970-f347-4acb-9065-1d9288e055ae.json) ## Summary The Ipswich & East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking tenders for the Suffolk Dementia Support Service, which is designed to assist individuals with dementia and their carers to maintain independence within the community. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, specifically within the East of England. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with an end date for submissions set for 3rd September 2021. The services will be contracted for a duration of two years, commencing on 1st April 2022, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in dementia support and community integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the service aims for high-quality, tailored support for diverse community needs. Interested parties can gain further insights and clarify any questions by attending a virtual bidder event scheduled for 4th August 2021. ## Notice NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group, NHS West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group and Suffolk County Council are looking to commission a Suffolk Dementia Support Service across the Ipswich and East and West Suffolk localities. The overall aim of the service is to help people with dementia and their carers across the county of Suffolk (West and Ipswich and East), to live independently, safely, and well, for as long as possible within their communities. This includes helping people to manage the impact dementia has on their lives, make informed choices in planning for their future, and put in place practical solutions to stabilize situations and avoid crises. The main way this is to be achieved, is by bringing together, simplifying and coordinating timely and appropriate information, advice and support. The service will be for anyone with diagnosed or suspected dementia, or those who are simply worried about associated communication, comprehension or memory issues, their carers, and wider family. The service will have a complete understanding of the Suffolk health and care system-wide offer of services and systems of support, as well as the demographics across the county. High quality, consistent advice and information will be offered to anyone accessing the service, appropriate to their needs at the time of contact, and paced according to their requirements. The services will be subject to a block contract for 2 years with the potential to extend the contract for 1 year; more details are within the procurement documents. The contract value is an indicative figure for all anticipated activity of the service within the localities outlined above. Interested parties are invited to a virtual bidder event on the 4th August 2021 between 9:30am and 11:30am. The event will provide context and additional detail and time for questions to the commissioners. The session will also cover the tender process and how to submit your best bid. To attend the bidder event, apply through the correspondence function within the In-tend portal providing attendee email addresses. Contract review provision: Please note that the services and associated specification and prices commissioned within this contract may be subject to review and change, any changes will be through a variation to the contract in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Additionally, the contract may also be amended in terms of the original services supplied, where, following assessment it is identified that it is logical for additional services to be delivered in conjunction with this contract and by the provider, both in terms of actual service delivery and to avoid duplication of costs. These services may include but are not limited to other services and specialties formally delivered in the community and secondary care settings where it is foreseen that these services can be delivered more effectively as part of this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1198410a-4478-4abd-ad16-f13d170f5bb9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 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 | IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2021 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1198410a-4478-4abd-ad16-f13d170f5bb9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1198410a-4478-4abd-ad16-f13d170f5bb9 16th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westsuffolkcommissioning/aspx/Home E-procurement portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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