--- title: "Dementia Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de4fc401-58cd-4d5f-b78c-2c8d7cc52b3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de4fc401-58cd-4d5f-b78c-2c8d7cc52b3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de4fc401-58cd-4d5f-b78c-2c8d7cc52b3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de4fc401-58cd-4d5f-b78c-2c8d7cc52b3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-17" --- # Dementia Support Services Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de4fc401-58cd-4d5f-b78c-2c8d7cc52b3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de4fc401-58cd-4d5f-b78c-2c8d7cc52b3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de4fc401-58cd-4d5f-b78c-2c8d7cc52b3e.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is currently engaged in the procurement of "Dementia Support Services" aimed at providing comprehensive pre- and post-diagnostic support for individuals experiencing dementia. This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a contract period set to commence on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2024, allowing for a potential extension until March 2025. The estimated budget for the contract is £156,000 per annum, and tenders needed to be submitted by midday, 18th October 2021. The procurement process follows an open procedure format, enabling broad participation from interested parties. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on health and social care. Businesses equipped to provide training and support services, as well as those with experience in dementia care, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this tender could not only broaden the service offerings of potential suppliers but also enhance their visibility and credibility within the health services sector. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to commission an organisation that will act as a single point of contact to provide pre- and post-diagnostic advice and support for individuals and their carers throughout the dementia journey. The service will empower people to make informed decisions about their care to maximise their quality of life, reduce the risk of crisis and admission to hospital and enable the individual to live independently in their communities for as long as possible. The service will also offer training to a range of health and social care professionals to identify common early symptoms of dementia, complete memory impairment screening, and direct individuals to the dementia diagnostic pathway. The contract dates will be 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2024 (One optional extension 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The budget cap for this service is 156,000 GBP per annum. The Council is of the opinion that TUPE will apply. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal and express an interest in this opportunity. You will be unable to take part if you do not register on the Portal and express an interest in the opportunity. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge. Link to the Portal http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday Monday 18th October 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774d2e47-09f4-424e-a735-704d335f0a3a | | 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 | 17 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £307,737 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2022 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774d2e47-09f4-424e-a735-704d335f0a3a - 13 Sep 2021 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f14571-6ae4-4dd1-b893-8e46148e0d3f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774d2e47-09f4-424e-a735-704d335f0a3a 17th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f14571-6ae4-4dd1-b893-8e46148e0d3f 13th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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