--- title: "Carers' Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a4a0b09-deaa-4b90-82b9-edaf2c8ac24f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a4a0b09-deaa-4b90-82b9-edaf2c8ac24f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a4a0b09-deaa-4b90-82b9-edaf2c8ac24f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a4a0b09-deaa-4b90-82b9-edaf2c8ac24f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-07" --- # Carers' Support Service Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a4a0b09-deaa-4b90-82b9-edaf2c8ac24f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a4a0b09-deaa-4b90-82b9-edaf2c8ac24f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a4a0b09-deaa-4b90-82b9-edaf2c8ac24f.json) ## Summary Bracknell Forest Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Carers' Support Service contract, aimed at providing vital support to eligible carers within Bracknell Forest. The contract will span two years, starting from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026, and includes the option for two additional one-year extensions. This open procedure, classified under "Other community, social and personal services" (CPV code 98000000), focuses on offering information, advice, outreach, and collaborative efforts with various agencies for carers' welfare. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 14th August 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract value is estimated between £74,000 and £77,000 per annum, with an additional £3,000 available for Carers Week initiatives following approval of a project plan. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community, social, and personal services, particularly those experienced in working with voluntary and community sectors. With a focus on adult carers, young carers transitioning to adulthood, and parent carers, the service is expected to champion carers' issues and integrate with the All-Age Integrated Carers Strategy 2024-2029. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to participate, providing a lucrative chance to expand their clientele by addressing the bespoke needs of the Bracknell Forest carer community. ## Notice Bracknell Forest Council is offering a contract for the provision of a Carers' Support Service for a two year period, with optional additions of two further one-year periods. The service will provide information, advice, guidance and outreach support for eligible carers whereby the carer or cared-for is resident in Bracknell Forest. The service will work collaboratively with relevant agencies on development of services for carers. It will be the lead agency on carers, delivering training and championing carers issues, and will work proactively with other Voluntary and Community Sector partners to ensure a cohesive response to the needs of carers. The service will support the central priorities of the All-Age Integrated Carers Strategy 2024-2029 and contribute toward the associated outcomes detailed in the Carers Strategy Action Plan. The eligibility criteria are as follows: * Adult carers (18+) supporting another adult. * Young carers approaching adulthood (16-17 years old) and supporting an adult or young person aged 16+. * Parent carers caring for a young person (aged 16+) approaching adulthood. * Carer or cared-for is a resident in Bracknell Forest The service cannot support with carers who are employed to provide care services. The price for this service is set within a range of PS74,000 - PS77,000 per annum. There will be an additional PS3,000 available to the provider to utilise for Carers Week, following submission of an approved project plan. Please see link to the opportunity here https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=f626989c-b72f-ef11-812c-005056b64545&projectStepId=fb26989c-b72f-ef11-812c-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27355e98-97ad-4a5f-bfbc-1a4226c70e28 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2024 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27355e98-97ad-4a5f-bfbc-1a4226c70e28 - 21 Jun 2024 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80d98c5-c143-4458-a8fe-fee3bf611b7c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27355e98-97ad-4a5f-bfbc-1a4226c70e28 7th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80d98c5-c143-4458-a8fe-fee3bf611b7c 21st June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=f626989c-b72f-ef11-812c-005056b64545&projectStepId=fb26989c-b72f-ef11-812c-005056b64545 Portal advert ## 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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