Provision of a Dementia Support Service

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Awarded 23 February 2024

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About this contract

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the provision of a Dementia Support Service. Derby City Council and Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are working together to fund support for people diagnosed with, or experiencing the symptoms, of Dementia and their carers in Derby City. The aim of this service is to enable easy access to appropriate information and advice for individuals with Dementia and their carer(s), to develop a range of activity-based groups and to facilitate peer support networks for people with Dementia and their carers in all areas of the city of Derby. • To provide easily accessible information for people who are living with or have symptoms of Dementia and their carer(s). • To enable people to live well with Dementia and remain living in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. • To reduce social isolation for people with Dementia and their carers by providing opportunities to access peer and carer support in their local area. • To advise and signpost people with Dementia and their carer(s) to access support options at diagnosis and throughout the Dementia pathway. • To improve access for currently under-represented groups including different ethnic communities, young onset Dementia, people with sensory impairments and those with a learning disability. • To provide advice and practical support for people with Dementia and their carer(s) to support their independence e.g. welfare benefits support. • To increase the knowledge of carers by providing specific information to develop their confidence, resilience and ability to plan for their future care and support. • To actively engage in and promote partnership working and co-ordination between services for people with Dementia and their carer(s). • To work flexibility and innovatively to ensure on-going support as required throughout the duration of the Dementia pathway. • To ensure an open-door policy is maintained so people can access the Service at any time for further support when they need it most. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on Wednesday 20th December 2023. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on Thursday 21st December 2023. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2010. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on Wednesday 20th December 2023. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on Thursday 21st December 2023. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2010. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

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