--- title: "Post Diagnostic Support - Dementia Link Workers" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000841951" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000841951" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000841951.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000841951.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Argyll and Bute Council" published: "2026-09-03" --- # Post Diagnostic Support - Dementia Link Workers Buyer: Argyll and Bute Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000841951 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000841951) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000841951.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is procuring a post-diagnostic support service for people diagnosed with dementia. The service will be delivered through dementia link workers and will support individuals, their families and their wider networks. This is a public service requirement, covering the provision and delivery of support rather than the supply of goods or construction works. Delivery is across Argyll and Bute, including the areas represented by Dunoon, Lochgilphead and the wider council area. The requirement is being managed by Argyll and Bute Council as the buying organisation. Suppliers in health, social care, community support or related services may find this relevant where they can provide structured post-diagnostic support through suitably capable link-worker teams. The procurement has reached the tender stage: Argyll and Bute Council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The tender deadline set by the council is 5 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. The estimated procurement value is £1,299,264, including VAT status as published in the procurement data, in GBP. There is one lot covering the post-diagnostic dementia support service. Bids must be submitted in English. Evaluation is based on the requirements and criteria set out in the Invitation to Tender. Economic operators may be excluded where they fall within situations covered by regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Community benefits are included in the requirement. This opportunity suits organisations that already deliver dementia support, post-diagnostic services, social care, community health or related assistance through link workers. Relevant suppliers will need to support people diagnosed with dementia and work effectively with their families and wider networks across a geographically broad council area. The requirement is likely to suit providers with an established local or regional delivery model, sufficient link-worker capacity and experience coordinating person-centred support. Suppliers should be prepared to meet the service and performance requirements in the tender documents, address the stated eligibility conditions and provide information concerning TUPE through the supplied TUPE schedule. Community benefit commitments also form part of the requirement. ## Notice Provision of Post Diagnostic Support for people with Dementia via Link Workers ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract is for the delivery of a post diagnostic support service, for those diagnosed with dementia, their families and extended networks.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563721 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,299,264 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Argyll and Bute Council | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Postcode area | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563721 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563721 Post Diagnostic Support - Dementia Link Workers - Provision of Post Diagnostic Support for people with Dementia via Link Workers ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=841951 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000841951 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=841951 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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