Provision of Dementia Well-Being Centre
MERCELL UK LTDEstimated Value
£0 – £539,859
Deadline
24 March 2023
Published
7 June 2023
Type
services
Overview
Barnsley Council is wishing to commission a dedicated dementia wellbeing day opportunities service to people who are 65 years of age and over with complex dementia. These services will support people who have been assessed as needing extra help, such as personal care or practical assistance, to live life as comfortably and independently as possible. The contract will run from 1st August 2023 for 12 months until 31st July 2024 with the option to extend for two periods of 12 months each.
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Barnsley Council wants to hire an organisation to run a dementia wellbeing day centre for people aged 65+ with complex dementia. The service will provide personal care, practical help, and daily activities to help these people stay independent and comfortable. The contract starts 1 August 2023 for one year, with a potential two-year extension.
Requirements
- Must be able to provide dedicated day opportunities service specifically for people with complex dementia
- Must work with people aged 65 years and over only
- Must be able to provide personal care support
- Must be able to provide practical assistance to support independent living
- Must work with people assessed as needing extra help
- Must comply with Barnsley Council's commissioning standards and safeguarding policies
- Check full tender documents for: staff qualifications (likely dementia care training), DBS checks, insurance, premises standards, and care quality standards
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Operate a dedicated dementia wellbeing day centre for older people (65+) with complex dementia
- Deliver personal care support (toileting, washing, dressing assistance where needed)
- Provide practical assistance with daily living tasks
- Plan and deliver daily activities and wellbeing programmes tailored to dementia clients
- Assess individual client needs and create personalised support plans
- Liaise with NHS, social services, and families to coordinate care
- Maintain safeguarding and care quality records
- Work towards goals of maintaining client independence and comfort
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a social care contract, not a commercial one — the focus is on quality of care and outcomes, not just cost. Expect questions about how you'll improve wellbeing, not just efficiency.
- 2Look carefully in the full tender documents for 'specification' or 'service requirements' sections — these will detail exactly how many clients, what hours of operation (e.g. 9am-4pm, five days a week), staffing ratios, and premises requirements. These details are crucial for your bid.
- 3Watch for 'safeguarding' and 'quality assurance' requirements — social care is heavily regulated. You'll need to explain how you'll keep vulnerable people safe, manage complaints, and monitor care quality.
- 4The contract mentions 'complex dementia' — check what support level this means. Complex dementia typically requires staff trained in behaviour management, wandering prevention, and end-of-life care. Factor training costs into your bid.
- 5A 12-month contract with two 12-month extension options means the council is looking for a reliable long-term partner. They'll want evidence you can sustain the service and grow with them if they extend.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you don't currently provide dementia care, consider partnering with a larger care provider as a subcontractor or in a joint bid — councils often prefer established care operators, but welcome small businesses in supporting roles (e.g. activities, transport, catering).
- Prepare evidence of your experience working with older people and vulnerable adults — case studies, client feedback, staff testimonials, and quality inspection results (if regulated by CQC) will strengthen your bid. Even one year of similar work is valuable.
- Social care contracts often score heavily on 'social value' — explain how you'll employ local staff, support the local economy, offer training opportunities, or reduce social isolation. This can win contracts even if your price isn't the lowest.
Award Details
Care2Care
£539,859
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MERCELL UK LTDKey Dates
Published
7 June 2023
Submission deadline
24 March 2023
Notice type
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