---
title: "Evaluation of Dementia Community Dog Program - Invitations for Expressions of Interest"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000520269"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND - ACTION ON DEMENTIA"
published: "2019-01-07"
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# Evaluation of Dementia Community Dog Program - Invitations for Expressions of Interest

Buyer: ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND - ACTION ON DEMENTIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000520269

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia involves the "Evaluation of Dementia Community Dog Program," which seeks expressions of interest to evaluate a pilot project aimed at benefiting individuals living with dementia and their carers through the use of trained dogs. The procurement is classified under the health industry category and is situated in the UK, specifically Edinburgh. This tender is currently at the award stage, with key dates including a tender deadline of December 8, 2017, and a contract date signed on March 9, 2018. The procurement method employed is a selective process under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, animal-assisted therapy, and social care, particularly those with experience in pilot project evaluations or community-based interventions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, especially those interested in innovative approaches to enhancing the quality of life for people with dementia. Successful participation in this project could foster business growth and expand service offerings within the health sector.

## Notice

We are seeking expressions of interest to formally evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of a new 3 year pilot project called Dementia Community Dog Program which will be trialled in Scotland and England, and explores the benefits trained dogs can bring in community settings for people living with dementia and their carers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking expressions of interest to formally evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of a new 3 year pilot project called Dementia Community Dog Program. The project aims to explore, through established animal assisted therapy approaches, how trained dogs can help people with dementia and their carers. The trials will initially be focussed in Scotland, expanding into England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341178 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,920 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND - ACTION ON DEMENTIA |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 1DQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACKI GORDON + ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341178
- 24 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302122

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302122&idx=1
  24th November 2017 - Dementia Community Dog Program - Invitation for Expressions of Interest
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302122
  Evaluation of Dementia Community Dog Program - Invitations for Expressions of Interest - We are seeking expressions of interest to formally evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of a new 3 year pilot project called Dementia Community Dog Program which will be trialled in Scotland and England, and explores the benefits trained dogs can bring in community settings for people living with dementia and their carers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341178
  Evaluation of Dementia Community Dog Program - Invitations for Expressions of Interest - We are seeking expressions of interest to formally evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of a new 3 year pilot project called Dementia Community Dog Program which will be trialled in Scotland and England, and explores the benefits trained dogs can bring in community settings for people living with dementia and their carers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://jackigordon.net/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520269
- https://www.alzscot.org
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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