--- title: "Dementia Information and Support Service - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c349e731-e596-494c-a777-e643d9532c91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c349e731-e596-494c-a777-e643d9532c91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c349e731-e596-494c-a777-e643d9532c91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c349e731-e596-494c-a777-e643d9532c91.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2023-11-10" --- # Dementia Information and Support Service - Market Engagement Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c349e731-e596-494c-a777-e643d9532c91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c349e731-e596-494c-a777-e643d9532c91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c349e731-e596-494c-a777-e643d9532c91.json) ## Summary The Milton Keynes Council is seeking proposals for a Dementia Information and Support Service through a tender process. The deadline for submitting comments on the proposed service specification is Monday 20th November 2023. The service aims to provide support to people with dementia in Milton Keynes and is classified under Health and social work services. This tender opportunity is open to businesses interested in providing Dementia Information and Support services. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on 20th November 2023. SMEs are considered suitable for this opportunity, and the contract period is set to start on 1st July 2024 and end on 30th June 2027. Businesses in the social work and related services sector are encouraged to participate in this tender. ## Notice THIS IS AN MARKET ENGAGEMENT STAGE Milton Keynes City Council is embarking on a tender process for the provision of a Dementia Information and Support Service. To help us plan for this, we would like to invite you to comment on the proposed service specification. If you are interested in the provision of the Dementia Information and Support Service for Milton Keynes City Council you are invited to feedback your comments and observations on the Draft Specification. The Council intends to review the comments and observations received before finalising the service to be procured. The overarching purpose of the provision of the Dementia Information and Support Service (DISS) is to ensure that people with dementia, and their carers and family members, who are resident in Milton Keynes receive a quality support service which helps them understand their condition, achieve their desired outcomes and maintain their wellbeing and quality of life. The service will also contribute towards raising awareness of the symptoms of dementia and how a healthy lifestyle can help prevent dementia. Please provide comments/feedback using the correspondence function in In-Tend. The deadline for comments is Monday 20th November 2023. Additional information: If your organisation would be interested in providing us feedback on our specification please visit our e-Tendering portal and use the correspondence function. The deadline for feedback is 20th November 2023 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa722be-9ece-46da-90e4-962db8250415 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2023 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa722be-9ece-46da-90e4-962db8250415 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa722be-9ece-46da-90e4-962db8250415 10th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ - https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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