Tender

Information and Advice Service for Carers and Families of People with a Learning Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Condition

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Apr 2018 at 11:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is inviting tenders for the 'Information and Advice Service for Carers and Families of People with a Learning Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Condition'. This service is set within the health and social work industry and aims to provide vital information, advice, and support to carers. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 20th June 2018. The contract period will commence on 1st October 2018 and run until 30th September 2020. The total contract value is £81,000, and the procurement method follows the open procedure, which is above threshold requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the service aims to empower carers and enhance their independence while promoting well-being through activities and social engagement. Companies capable of meeting the diverse needs of this demographic will find this opportunity potentially beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information and Advice Service for Carers and Families of People with a Learning Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Condition

Notice Description

Wokingham Borough Council is pleased to announce that it is inviting tenders for the provision of an: Information and advice service for carers and families of people with a learning disability and/or autism spectrum condition 'The service' will provide information and advice for carers of people with a learning disability and/or autism spectrum condition and their families. 'The service' should be adequately staffed to ensure that information and advice can be provided to carers and families in line with demand. Staff should possess a wide range of knowledge and skills and be responsive to the needs of carers of young people of transition age and adults with a learning disability and/or autism spectrum condition. Carers and families are able to access support that meets their needs but the service should aim to increase the independence of carers as well as empowering carers to do things for themselves. 'The service' will also be responsible for the delivery of activities/clubs and meetings that provide social and leisurely activities; promoting the wellbeing of the people attending. The activities should aim to develop people's social networks, allow them to learn new skills that they may not have had the opportunity to learn otherwise as well as provide a short break for Carers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ceb8005-f9f6-49b1-bd8d-7f3f8e572b6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c104c5f-f5e2-4207-8810-6eace753a74f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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