Tender

Carers' Support Service

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Aug 2024 at 13:42

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Jun 2024 at 11:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Carers' Support Service contract, aimed at providing vital support to eligible carers within Bracknell Forest. The contract will span two years, starting from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026, and includes the option for two additional one-year extensions. This open procedure, classified under "Other community, social and personal services" (CPV code 98000000), focuses on offering information, advice, outreach, and collaborative efforts with various agencies for carers' welfare. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 14th August 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract value is estimated between £74,000 and £77,000 per annum, with an additional £3,000 available for Carers Week initiatives following approval of a project plan.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community, social, and personal services, particularly those experienced in working with voluntary and community sectors. With a focus on adult carers, young carers transitioning to adulthood, and parent carers, the service is expected to champion carers' issues and integrate with the All-Age Integrated Carers Strategy 2024-2029. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to participate, providing a lucrative chance to expand their clientele by addressing the bespoke needs of the Bracknell Forest carer community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carers' Support Service

Notice Description

Bracknell Forest Council is offering a contract for the provision of a Carers' Support Service for a two year period, with optional additions of two further one-year periods. The service will provide information, advice, guidance and outreach support for eligible carers whereby the carer or cared-for is resident in Bracknell Forest. The service will work collaboratively with relevant agencies on development of services for carers. It will be the lead agency on carers, delivering training and championing carers issues, and will work proactively with other Voluntary and Community Sector partners to ensure a cohesive response to the needs of carers. The service will support the central priorities of the All-Age Integrated Carers Strategy 2024-2029 and contribute toward the associated outcomes detailed in the Carers Strategy Action Plan. The eligibility criteria are as follows: * Adult carers (18+) supporting another adult. * Young carers approaching adulthood (16-17 years old) and supporting an adult or young person aged 16+. * Parent carers caring for a young person (aged 16+) approaching adulthood. * Carer or cared-for is a resident in Bracknell Forest The service cannot support with carers who are employed to provide care services. The price for this service is set within a range of PS74,000 - PS77,000 per annum. There will be an additional PS3,000 available to the provider to utilise for Carers Week, following submission of an approved project plan. Please see link to the opportunity here https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=f626989c-b72f-ef11-812c-005056b64545&projectStepId=fb26989c-b72f-ef11-812c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27355e98-97ad-4a5f-bfbc-1a4226c70e28
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal 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
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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
Stephanie Jones-Wright
Contact Email
stephanie.jones-wright@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

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