Tender

Carers Support Service

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2020 at 09:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Carers Support Service," aimed at supporting informal carers within the Bracknell Forest area, as required by the Care Act 2014. This procurement is categorised under social work and related services (CPV code: 85300000) and is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 19 February 2020. The initial contract spans two years, commencing on 1 July 2020, with a total budget of £320,000 available, including potential extensions based on performance. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the South East Business Portal.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those that engage with elderly care, support networks, and training for carers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSE) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, delivering vital support services that align with the needs of carers in the region. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only secure a revenue stream but also contribute positively to the community's wellbeing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carers Support Service

Notice Description

Bracknell Forest Borough Council (BFBC) is pleased to announce that it is inviting tenders for the provision of a Carers Support Service for carers who care for someone living within Bracknell Forest. The aim of the service is to support informal carers in accordance with the requirements of the Care Act 2014, providing information, advice and support for young carers approaching adulthood, adult carers of all ages and parent carers of children approaching adulthood. The key activities of the service are to: * Provision of advice, information and guidance * Facilitation of a peer support network * Support at times of crisis and when a caring role ends * Identification of unknown and easy to ignore carers * Provision (or facilitation) of training to help carers The service is for an initial two year (2 years) contract, held with BFBC, with the opportunity of two extension periods of up to one year each (total 2+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability and mutual agreement of the parties. The service contract is expected to commence on the 1st July 2020. The annual budget is PS80,000; the total budget across the full contract term (including extensions) is PS320,000. Tenders must be completed electronically and submitted via the South East Business Portal. The Council reserves the right not to accept any tender submitted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3546f414-99a7-4dd9-ab3b-f3cbdc1790fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823e6899-9373-4ece-946f-993fc243d493
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 4-5 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
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)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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