Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c25-fa1a-73a9-86c6-a734e8b216be/dementia-post-diagnostic-support-pathway-procurement-for-worcestershire-ccgs closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Pathway Procurement for Worcestershire CCG's [NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-midlands-and-lancashire-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value £930,000 Published 17 Sept 2018 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) on behalf of the commissioner, NHS Worcestershire CCGs, are seeking to procure a service for the Provision of Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support Pathway for Worcestershire County. The CCG's are looking to commission a comprehensive community-based Dementia Post-Diagnostic Pathway for Worcestershire residents. The service will aim to provide a high-quality service for patients who are registered with Worcestershire CCG GP Practices. The service will be based on best practice and will provide appropriate assessment, community services support, follow up treatment, review and discharge. The service is essential to inform and enable people with a diagnosis, and those who support them, to live as well as possible with dementia and prepare for the future. The current service provision for Dementia Post Diagnostic Support has been reviewed. Commissioners propose to procure a single service to provide all elements of the existing contracts, aligning with primary care/neighbourhood team structures to ensure a more targeted provision based on population need. The provision of support that has been identified includes: - Peer Support/ Dementia Cafes - Dementia Information Hub working with existing local infrastructure - Drop in services - Access to professional clinics - Appropriate support for people with Young Onset Dementia (YOD) - Regular engagement with carers to inform service delivery/developments The service provider(s) will be required to work collaboratively with existing providers as part of an integrated,evidence based approach to patient care. ### The CCG's anticipate that this procurement will be awarded to one service provider or a lead provider on behalf of a consortium. The budget available for this service is £310,000.00 per annum, including CQUIN. Bidders are expected to provide an innovative solution and make best use of the budget available. The Contract Period will be for 3 years with the possiblity of a 1 year extension, NHS Standard Terms and Conditions will apply. Additional information: If and when this requirement is offered to tender, this will be done via electronic means using the internet Midlands and Lancashire CSU is conducting this procurement exercise as a central purchasing body for another NHS body with whom the successful bidder(s) will enter into contracts for the supply of the services. Any other public sector body wishing to access the contract may do so only with permission from the contracting NHS body. The contract conditions will be set out in the Invitation to Tender. Further details will be made available via documentation and information released during the course of the tender process. This exercise will be conducted on the Midlands and Lancashire CSU portal at [mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk](https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk) - Candidates should register on the portal at [mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk](https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk) (registration and use of the website is free of charge). If your organisation has registered previously, you do not need to re-register. II) Once registered, candidates must submit your reply on the website and by email by the deadline stated. For technical support in submitting your expression of interest contact the BravoSolution Help-desk on +44 8003684850 or E-mail: . Light Touch Regime' services: This procurement is for clinical services which are Light Touch Regime Services for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as specified in Schedule 3 of the regulations('Regulations'). Accordingly, the contracting authorities are only bound by those parts of the regulations detailed in Chapter 3 Particular Procurement Regimes Section 7. The contracting authorities are not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. The procedure which the contracting authorities are following is set out in the ITT. As the CCG is a relevant body for the purpose of the National Health Service(Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (Nº 2) Regulations 2013 these Regulations also apply to this procurement. Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authorities intend to hold themselves bound by any of the Regulations save those applicable to the procurement of these services. 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