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title: "Respite Care"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-475835e6-546a-4028-90ef-51bf14364920"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-05"
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# Respite Care

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-475835e6-546a-4028-90ef-51bf14364920

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Respite Care" is being managed by Wirral Borough Council, focusing on health and social work services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities. The contracting initiative is currently in the planning stage, aiming for a budget of £3,489,200, with a contract period set from 1st March 2019 to 31st March 2024. This project is situated in the North West region of England, and the council is expected to publish further notices about this procurement on 2nd October 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social care services. Businesses that can provide bed-based respite services, or those involved in supporting individuals with disabilities and their families, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement, companies can contribute to enhancing local care options whilst fostering growth in their service offerings within the community.

## Notice

Wirral Health and Care Commissioning (WHCC) are seeking to commission a bed based Respite (Short Break) service for people with Learning Disabilities and/or autism, and people with physical disabilities. This service will look to complement a range of services that are currently available for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, and physical disabilities, and will aim to support informal Carers to continue with their caring role. WHCC are committed to transforming local services available to people with learning disabilities and/or autism and physical disabilities, to improve services that are able to support Service Users to lead full and rewarding lives in the community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30783582-865b-4bef-9533-7853b244b7e0 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,489,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2019 at 09:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30783582-865b-4bef-9533-7853b244b7e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30783582-865b-4bef-9533-7853b244b7e0
  5th March 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fb2bb3b6-64f1-e811-80ef-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wirral.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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