Pipeline Framework: Dementia Support Services for Nottinghamshire CCGs

A pipeline has been launched for Dementia Support Services for Nottinghamshire CCGs.The contract start Date is 01 October 2018. Approach to market date is 01 May 2018.The Dementia Support Service will be expected to provide post-diagnostic support, including 1:1 support, to people with dementia and their carers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire excepting Bassetlaw, to make sure they are able to successfully manage the transitions associated with dementia. The service will also be expected to provide written resources and training for generalist organisations in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and work alongside them to develop and deliver joint group activities.The procurement will secure a service that will develop and circulate appropriate resources to make sure patients and their carers are informed and supported to make decisions around their own care and support need; it will also offer support to patients and carers during periods where transition management is needed, working alongside other health, social care and community and voluntary sector professionals and offering practical help and support to minimise stress and risk during key periods and maximise independence and choice wherever safe and appropriate.Draft Timescales for the procurement:-1st May 2018 – Tender Published31st May 2018 – Tender ClosesJune/July 2018 – Tender Evaluation and approval of Preferred BidderAugust & September 2018 – Mobilisation1st October 2018 – Service CommencesAGCSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the “Regulations”). The Service(s) is/are being procured as “Schedule 3 – Social and Other Specific Services” and AGCSU is bound only by those parts of the Regulations applying to Schedule 3 services.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road, Derby, DE1 3QT, England. Email: emily.armstrong@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk. (Emily Armstrong)