--- title: "Provision of a Replacement Care Service in Redditch for Adults with a Learning Disability" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a76d3928-fc32-4aec-875a-957de9fea307" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a76d3928-fc32-4aec-875a-957de9fea307" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a76d3928-fc32-4aec-875a-957de9fea307.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a76d3928-fc32-4aec-875a-957de9fea307.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-03" --- # Provision of a Replacement Care Service in Redditch for Adults with a Learning Disability Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a76d3928-fc32-4aec-875a-957de9fea307 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a76d3928-fc32-4aec-875a-957de9fea307) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a76d3928-fc32-4aec-875a-957de9fea307.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is seeking a service provider for the "Provision of a Replacement Care Service in Redditch for Adults with a Learning Disability". This tender is classified under social services, specifically aimed at individuals requiring respite from their caring duties. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on 5th November 2018. The successful contract will begin on 1st April 2019 and is expected to run until 31st March 2022, with the service located in Redditch, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating that all interested parties may submit their proposals. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in support services for adults with learning disabilities. Organisations capable of providing high-quality replacement care and short-break services that meet the needs of individuals and their families will find a suitable fit for this contract. With the growing demand for such services, companies experienced in managing care provisions may benefit significantly from participating in this procurement process. ## Notice Replacement care, also known as 'respite' from caring or 'short breaks', is the support provided to an individual due to a carer having a break from their usual caring role. It is the support offered to people needing help in fulfilling their caring commitments to reduce unnecessary pressure or stress, and usually involves overnight care for one or more nights. These can be planned breaks or short notice in emergency situations. To meet these needs, the Council commissions a number of different replacement care provisions, one of which is a service at Lock Close in Redditch. This 5-bedded service has been providing replacement care for adults with a learning disability for a number of years. Worcestershire County Council is looking for a service provider to provide a Replacement care Service at Lock Close and manage delivery of the contract from 1st April 2018. The closing date for this opportunity is 12 noon 5th November 2018 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8555269f-04c0-47c9-bcd5-5ec96517313a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2018 at 08:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8555269f-04c0-47c9-bcd5-5ec96517313a - 1 Oct 2018 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8555269f-04c0-47c9-bcd5-5ec96517313a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8555269f-04c0-47c9-bcd5-5ec96517313a 3rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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