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title: "AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EDINBURGH DAY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH YOUNG ONSET DEMENTIA"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658197"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-24"
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# AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EDINBURGH DAY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH YOUNG ONSET DEMENTIA

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658197

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to provide day opportunities for individuals diagnosed with young onset dementia through the contract titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EDINBURGH DAY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH YOUNG ONSET DEMENTIA." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on general public services. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, and the contract has recently been signed, effective from June 23, 2021. The buyer is located in Edinburgh, UK, and the award process has been completed, implying that the service is now active and ongoing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly for those who can provide support for young adults facing dementia-related challenges. Given the unique needs of this demographic, companies with expertise in community outreach, mental health support, and caregiver services will find themselves well-positioned to participate in future procurement opportunities. The ongoing demand for such services creates a conducive environment for sustained business growth in this sector.

## Notice

Young onset dementia day opportunities services are for people under the age of 65 who have a diagnosis of dementia. The service also supports the families, carers and friends of those diagnosed. People diagnosed with dementia under the age of 65 (often referred to as young onset dementia) may experience similar symptoms of dementia to those diagnosed in later life but will have different areas of need and require different types of support .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement had been previously published as part of Day Opportunities Framework in January 2020. No bids were received for the Young Onset Lot. During the pandemic Alzheimer Scotland (the Incumbent provider) has been pro-active in continuing community outreach service provision, phone and online support within the constraints of current Scottish Government COVID -19 national guidance. Further work is required to allow time to shape future commissioning requirements and service model development through co-production with key stakeholders. Awarding this interim contract will provide stability to the people requiring the service and to the provider.

### Procurement Information

This Contract falls within the category of contracts covered by Regulation 74 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and is being awarded in accordance with the process set out in Regulation 33, in particular Regulation 33 (1) section (b)where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons -- (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons; there is a limited supply market. It is an interim arrangement only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419248 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £361,504 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312100 - Daycare services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419248

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419248
  AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EDINBURGH DAY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH YOUNG ONSET DEMENTIA - Young onset dementia day opportunities services are for people under the age of 65 who have a diagnosis of dementia. The service also supports the families, carers and friends of those diagnosed. People diagnosed with dementia under the age of 65 (often referred to as young onset dementia) may experience similar symptoms of dementia to those diagnosed in later life but will have different areas of need and require different types of support .

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658197
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/

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