Published date: 13 September 2021
This notice was replaced on 17 January 2022
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Awarded contract (published 17 January 2022)
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
BUCKSH001-DN563110-11781177
Published date
13 September 2021
Closing date
18 October 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2022
Contract end date
31 March 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to commission an organisation that will act as a single point of contact to provide pre- and post-diagnostic advice and support for individuals and their carers throughout the dementia journey. The service will empower people to make informed decisions about their care to maximise their quality of life, reduce the risk of crisis and admission to hospital and enable the individual to live independently in their communities for as long as possible. The service will also offer training to a range of health and social care professionals to identify common early symptoms of dementia, complete memory impairment screening, and direct individuals to the dementia diagnostic pathway.
The contract dates will be 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2024 (One optional extension 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025.
The budget cap for this service is 156,000 GBP per annum.
The Council is of the opinion that TUPE will apply.
If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal and express an interest in this opportunity. You will be unable to take part if you do not register on the Portal and express an interest in the opportunity. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge. Link to the Portal http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
Tenders must be returned via Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday Monday 18th October 2021.
About the buyer
Contact name
Adrian Ratcliff
Address
11th Floor, New County Offices
Walton Street
Aylesbury
HP20 1YU
England
Telephone
+44 1296383337
adrian.ratcliff@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Website
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