Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c26-b58c-72a2-b775-27bdf0833522/dementia-support-services-for-nottinghamshire-ccgs pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Dementia Support Services for Nottinghamshire CCGs [NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-arden-and-greater-east-midlands-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value Not stated Published 4 Apr 2018 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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 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 Published 31st May 2018 - Tender Closes June/July 2018 - Tender Evaluation and approval of Preferred Bidder August & September 2018 - Mobilisation 1st October 2018 - Service Commences AGCSU 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. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest in this service please register online and respond to the 2 questions contained PQQ\_476 BEFORE 17:00 hours on Friday 13th April 2018. Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: [ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) and click the link to register- Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details -Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. 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Read full description ## CPV classification Hospital support services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7c49028d-9a1f-4805-a351-dd483cbc3295) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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