--- title: "Carers Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3546f414-99a7-4dd9-ab3b-f3cbdc1790fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3546f414-99a7-4dd9-ab3b-f3cbdc1790fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3546f414-99a7-4dd9-ab3b-f3cbdc1790fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3546f414-99a7-4dd9-ab3b-f3cbdc1790fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-23" --- # Carers Support Service Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3546f414-99a7-4dd9-ab3b-f3cbdc1790fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3546f414-99a7-4dd9-ab3b-f3cbdc1790fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3546f414-99a7-4dd9-ab3b-f3cbdc1790fe.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823e6899-9373-4ece-946f-993fc243d493 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £320,000 | | 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 | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BRACKNELL | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG12 1JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Bracknell Forest | | Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks | | Westminster constituency | Bracknell | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2020 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823e6899-9373-4ece-946f-993fc243d493 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823e6899-9373-4ece-946f-993fc243d493 23rd January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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