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title: "Dementia Post Diagnostic Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720689"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2023-06-02"
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# Dementia Post Diagnostic Support

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720689

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Dementia Post Diagnostic Support by NHS Highland has been completed. The tender was for services falling under the Health industry category, with the title "Dementia Post Diagnostic Support." The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, and the contract was awarded to Alzheimer Scotland. The contract, valued at £2,044,750.00 GBP, was signed on 23rd January 2023 for a period of three years, with the potential for a two-year extension. The location of the service delivery is in Highland, UK.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the healthcare or social services sector to engage in providing post-diagnostic support services for dementia patients and their families within the NHS Highland region. Companies with expertise in delivering person-centred care, community engagement, and utilising digital technologies for service provision may find this tender particularly suitable. The contract duration allows for stability and growth opportunities for the chosen supplier, Alzheimer Scotland, to contribute to meeting Scotland's National Dementia Strategy objectives effectively.

## Notice

Provision of Dementia Post Diagnostic Support (PDS) in Highland (excluding Argyll and Bute) to meet the requirements of Scotland's National Dementia Strategy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dementia Post Diagnostic Support(PDS) in line with Scottish Government requirements, standards and commitments under the National Dementia Strategy: Provision of support following a diagnosis of dementia to the person with dementia and their family from a named link worker over a minimum of a year, to help the person with dementia and their family carers understand and adjust to the diagnosis, connect with community resources and build a comprehensive, person-centred plan. Support provision should be equitable across all of NHS North Highland, including individuals living in remote and rural areas. Support should be provided "face to face" whenever possible, however there is also a recognition that to ensure equity and to progress innovation the use of digital technology to engage with individuals is encouraged. A notice was published on the Public Contracts Scotland portal inviting notes of interest. Six notes of interest were received. Four were viewed as unsuitable due to the nature of services the providers deliver i.e. software company and staffing agencies not delivering direct care; the current provider Alzheimer Scotland; and one other potential interested provider. It was noted that whilst the potential interested provider does currently deliver dementia support services, there was no indication of the provider delivering post diagnostic support services. Due to the lack of qualified providers to be able to invite bids for the required service NHSH is now seeking to enter into a contract for a period of 3 years from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026 (with an option to extend for a further 2 years until 31 March 2028).

### Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480106 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,044,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480106
- 30 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469829

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469829
  Dementia Post Diagnostic Support - Provision of Dementia Post Diagnostic Support (PDS) in Highland (excluding Argyll and Bute) to meet the requirements of Scotland's National Dementia Strategy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480106
  Dementia Post Diagnostic Support - Provision of Dementia Post Diagnostic Support (PDS) in Highland (excluding Argyll and Bute) to meet the requirements of Scotland's National Dementia Strategy

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720689
- https://www.alzscot.org/

## Provenance

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