--- title: "Information and Advice Service for Carers and Families of People with a Learning Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Condition" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ceb8005-f9f6-49b1-bd8d-7f3f8e572b6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ceb8005-f9f6-49b1-bd8d-7f3f8e572b6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ceb8005-f9f6-49b1-bd8d-7f3f8e572b6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ceb8005-f9f6-49b1-bd8d-7f3f8e572b6b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-18" --- # Information and Advice Service for Carers and Families of People with a Learning Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Condition Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ceb8005-f9f6-49b1-bd8d-7f3f8e572b6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ceb8005-f9f6-49b1-bd8d-7f3f8e572b6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ceb8005-f9f6-49b1-bd8d-7f3f8e572b6b.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c104c5f-f5e2-4207-8810-6eace753a74f | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £81,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WOKINGHAM | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG40 1BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Emmbrook | | Westminster constituency | Wokingham | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Apr 2018 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c104c5f-f5e2-4207-8810-6eace753a74f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c104c5f-f5e2-4207-8810-6eace753a74f 18th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a7a29ca-0f21-46d4-8dfa-2395e34a6ae4 Advert - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ccc6711-c78d-4dcc-8d7b-b955c42df552 ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dbf0648-cb5b-4e40-b09f-96b26c0afe7d Schedule 1 - Service Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2836182c-9e6a-4825-9bc8-9563dd6ac87b 2 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a86840aa-5b1a-4d8e-9e9d-efe483814f30 Schedule 3 - Standard SQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/711b9624-606c-48cb-ac61-512b553e8e53 Schedule 4 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/162a7d94-0e54-4ffa-aa4a-c933f28fac70 Schedule 5 - TUPE ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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