--- title: "Provision of a Respite Service for Adults with a Learning Disability" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9cd7f21a-f6f8-4406-b6f6-c2c097f7109d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cd7f21a-f6f8-4406-b6f6-c2c097f7109d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cd7f21a-f6f8-4406-b6f6-c2c097f7109d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cd7f21a-f6f8-4406-b6f6-c2c097f7109d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-14" --- # Provision of a Respite Service for Adults with a Learning Disability Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cd7f21a-f6f8-4406-b6f6-c2c097f7109d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cd7f21a-f6f8-4406-b6f6-c2c097f7109d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cd7f21a-f6f8-4406-b6f6-c2c097f7109d.json) ## Summary Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of a Respite Service for Adults with a Learning Disability." This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category (CPV code 85000000) and will be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage and employs the open procedure method, indicating that it is above the threshold. The tender period will conclude on 22nd November 2024, at 14:00 GMT, with the contract set to begin on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2030. The service involves providing 129 hours of respite care weekly, across three beds, with additional one-on-one support tailored to individual needs. Moreover, the provider will work with the Council to source an appropriate property for this service, offering options that include leasing, purchasing, or seeking alternative arrangements. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those experienced in delivering high-quality respite services for individuals with learning disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to participate. The contract's block basis and long-term duration make it an attractive proposition for businesses seeking stability and growth within this specialised area. Companies adept in managing flexible and inclusive care services, and experienced in collaboration with local government bodies, will find this tender particularly suitable. ## Notice BCP Council are seeking to contract with a supplier for the provision of a respite service for Adults with a Learning Disability. To provide short breaks for individuals to have respite for a specified period of time. This enables the individual's carer to take a break from their caring responsibilities. To work in partnership with BCP Council, individual clients and their families/carers to deliver high quality services that maximise the use of available resources. To provide a flexible, inclusive service for a range of client needs and support levels. The service will be commissioned on a block basis for the provision of 129 hours per week, 365 days a year across three beds, including sleeping nights, with additional 1:1 hours to be agreed on a case by case basis against assessed needs. The provider will work with commissioning to source an appropriate property for this provision of respite. There are several options: Option 1: Leasing Existing Property Option 2: Purchase Existing Property Option 3: Purchase or Leasing a Different Property ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b05651-01a3-4d26-acd3-1224d21e63d5 | | 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 | 14 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL | | Locality | BOURNEMOUTH | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH2 6DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central | | Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2024 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b05651-01a3-4d26-acd3-1224d21e63d5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b05651-01a3-4d26-acd3-1224d21e63d5 14th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=de35a82f-168a-ef11-8130-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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