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title: "Respite Care"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-11-26"
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# Respite Care

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad57dad5-1d60-4473-9dad-ebc3c230ffe4

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## Summary

Wirral Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for a bed-based Respite Care service aimed at individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or autism, as well as those with physical disabilities. This initiative, classified under the Health and social work services category, seeks to enhance existing services and support informal carers. The tender was published on 26th November 2018, and the deadline for submissions is 2nd January 2019. The service will have a contract period commencing on 1st March 2019 and lasting until 31st March 2024, with a total contract value of £3,489,200. The tender follows an open procurement method, allowing wide participation in the bidding process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in services for individuals with disabilities. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the commission is particularly supportive of their involvement. Companies that can provide innovative solutions in respite and supportive care, as well as those with experience in working alongside informal carers, will find this procurement process well-suited for growth and collaboration 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/090d5df0-7e13-4697-8cd8-528ff60dc0a5 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | 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

- 26 Nov 2018 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090d5df0-7e13-4697-8cd8-528ff60dc0a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090d5df0-7e13-4697-8cd8-528ff60dc0a5
  26th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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