Waltham Forest Dementia Outreach and Support Service

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Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

To procure a quality service that meet the needs of people newly diagnosed with dementia and their families through signposting, practical advice and onward referral to services. The service will provide timely support immediately after a person receives their diagnosis and the successful provider will be aware of the legal, practical and emotional issues that the person or their family will be facing. The successful provider will have a good understanding of dementia and how this impacts on the life of an individual and their family. They will additionally be able to signpost people and their families to the support they will require immediately and in the future, providing advice and access to activities that will be of benefit to the person with dementia and their family.

The contract value is £170,000 - £200,000 per annum (£850,000 - £1,000,000 over 5 (3+2) years