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title: "Carers Short Breaks (Respite) Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-479e83f8-104f-4001-b914-de7bc41afbcf"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-03"
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# Carers Short Breaks (Respite) Service

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-479e83f8-104f-4001-b914-de7bc41afbcf

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## Summary

The Wirral Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Carers Short Breaks (Respite) Service," aimed at supporting adult carers in the North West of England. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd November 2017. The total contract value is £506,000, and the contract period will commence on 1st December 2017, lasting until 30th November 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, classified under health and social work services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those that can provide respite care for adult carers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the emphasis on their involvement. Providers with experience in short break services and support for individuals with mental or physical health needs, disabilities, or long-term conditions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to significant business growth in the social care sector.

## Notice

This contract is primarily for Short Break Beds (Respite) that support adult Carers, over 18 years, who are caring for someone residing in Wirral. The person cared for may require support because of mental or physical ill health, long term condition, frailty or a disability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d230fc-a025-4ac1-9740-8d80d1c9a3af |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £506,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 3 Oct 2017 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d230fc-a025-4ac1-9740-8d80d1c9a3af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d230fc-a025-4ac1-9740-8d80d1c9a3af
  3rd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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