Tender

Carers Services for Reading and West Berkshire as commissioning partners

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jun 2022 at 09:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Reading Borough Council as the lead commissioning authority for the tender titled "Carers Services for Reading and West Berkshire". This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a total contract value of £257,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation. Key dates include the publication date on 29 June 2022, a tender deadline set for 28 July 2022, and the contract period commencing on 1 November 2022 and concluding on 31 October 2025. Services will be required in the South East region of the UK, specifically at postal code RG1 2LU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those offering guidance and counselling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. With a focus on carers' breaks and information support under Care Act 2014 statutory obligations, businesses with expertise in respite care, support services for carers, and assessment functions for adult social care and children and families may find this procurement process advantageous for expanding their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carers Services for Reading and West Berkshire as commissioning partners

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council is operating as the lead commissioning authority in this procurement partnership with the Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group, Brighter Futures for Children and West Berkshire Council. Lot 1 - Carers' Breaks - Replacement care (respite) services PS60,000 (Reading Borough Council only) Lot 2 - Carers' Information Advice & Support. To meet Care Act 2014 statutory obligations. Reading Borough Council PS70,000 & West Berkshire Council PS47,530pa Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group PS50,000pa for both West Berkshire Council and Reading Borough Council demographic areas As part of Lot 2- Reading Borough Council and Brighter Futures for Children will fund an additional PS30,000pa for the provider to deliver Adult Social Care and Children and Families, Statutory function, Carers' assessments only for RBC and BFfC only Brighter Futures for Children contribute PS15,000pa Reading Borough Council contribute PS15,000pa Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c71da098-cc3a-454b-a285-a0de45128d25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065c6a4c-515d-42d6-9499-bd8dde3de245
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£257,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 3-4 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG1 2LU
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
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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