Prior Information Notice for Specialist Huntington's Disease Service (Market Engagement)

Description

This PIN is to engage with the market regarding the future provision of a Specialist Huntington's Disease Service across Ayrshire on behalf of the North, East and South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships. The PIN seeks to assess market interest, experience and capacity to deliver specialist information, advice, assessment, emotional support and care co-ordination services for individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease. Interested organisations are invited to complete a market engagement questionnaire, the responses to which will help inform future service design, commissioning arrangements, procurement strategy and delivery models. Completed questionnaires should be returned by 31 July 2026. This exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. Lot 1: The service will provide specialist information, advice, assessment, emotional support and care co-ordination to people of all ages affected by Huntington's Disease across Ayrshire. Working closely with NHS Ayrshire & Arran's Huntington's Disease Management Clinic and other statutory and third sector partners, the service will support people to manage the impact of the condition, maximise independence, improve wellbeing and access appropriate health, social care and community support. The service is expected to include holistic assessment, individual care planning, support throughout the genetic testing and diagnostic process, symptom management support, anticipatory care planning, family/carer support and participation in multidisciplinary care arrangements. The provider will also deliver specialist education, training and awareness raising to health, social care and care sector professionals. The service is expected to operate across East, North and South Ayrshire and be delivered through a combination of clinic-based appointments, home visits, community-based support, telephone contact and digital platforms.. THERE IS A QUESTIONNAIRE WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS THAT SUPPLIERS SHOULD COMPLETE AND RETURN BACK TO PROCUREMENT@NORTH-AYRSHIRE.GOV.UK BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS FRIDAY 31ST JULY.