Published date: 22 December 2023

Last edited date: 22 December 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 22 January 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

  • Social work services - 85310000

Location of contract

MK9 3EJ

Value of contract

£405,000 to £675,000

Procurement reference

IT-480-538-ASC0047

Published date

22 December 2023

Closing date

22 January 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 June 2024

Contract end date

31 May 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Milton Keynes City Council invites providers to tender for Dementia Information and Support Service (DISS).

The DISS will provide information, guidance, advice and support to all people aged over 18 with a diagnosis of dementia or who are concerned that they, or someone they know, may have symptoms of dementia. The service will also deliver a message of the actions that can be taken to prevent dementia and the importance of early diagnosis. Support will also be provided for people caring for people living with dementia. This will include increasing their knowledge and understanding of dementia

The purpose of the DISS is to provide people with access to support that meets their particular needs. The range of opportunities provided needs to ensure that a wide range of customer needs are met. This should include gender-based approaches, young onset provision, support for people of working age and those living alone. This list is not exhaustive, and the Provider will be expected to change and adapt to reach new and emerging need.

The proposed terms of the contract is for the initial period of 3 years with a possible extension of 2 years making a total term of 5 years.

More information

Links

Additional text

For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

ASC Procurement Team

Address

Civic
1 Saxon Gate East
Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ
UK

Telephone

01908691691

Email

procurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Website

https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk