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title: "Support, Information and Advice Service for Dementia"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049934"
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buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
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# Support, Information and Advice Service for Dementia

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049934

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## Summary

Thurrock Council has completed the award stage for the procurement of a "Support, Information and Advice Service for Dementia." This contract falls under the Health and social work services category (CPV 85000000) and aims to provide support, information, and advice for individuals diagnosed with dementia, as well as their informal carers and families. The contract period spans three years with the option to extend for an additional year, commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. Located in the UKH32 region (Grays, Thurrock), the procurement utilised an open procedure and was subject to the regulations set out in the PCR 2015 under the Light Touch Regime. The total contract value is £580,043 GBP, and the final award was made on 3rd December 2024 to Alzheimer's Society.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for organisations involved in the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in dementia care and support services. Businesses capable of providing high-quality support and advisory services can benefit from securing such a contract, thereby expanding their portfolio and increasing their regional influence in public health initiatives. The open procedure and the prioritisation of quality (60%) and price (40%) in the award criteria suggest that both established and emerging service providers had a feasible chance of competing, with six bids submitted, including four from SMEs. This procurement underscores the growing demand for specialised dementia care services and offers a stable, medium-term contract for suitable contractors.

## Notice

The Council's requirement under this Contract is the delivery of a service that will provide support, information, and advice for people upon diagnosis of Dementia. This service will also provide support for informal carer(s) and family. Further information is provided in the specification.The contract is for a period of three years with the option to extend by a further one year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council's requirement under this Contract is the delivery of a service that will provide support, information, and advice for people upon diagnosis of Dementia. This service will also provide support for informal carer(s) and family. Further information is provided in the specification. Additional information: Please note the value includes the extension period.

Renewal: The contract is for a period of three years with the option to extend by a further one year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039324-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Further notices may be published in either three or four years, depending on whether the extension option is taken. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £582,760 |
| Lots value | £582,760 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £580,043 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039324-2024
- 17 Oct 2024 at 08:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033496-2024
- 9 Sep 2024 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028786-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1583

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