--- title: "Provision of a Learning Disability Respite and Outreach Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-adb634ae-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adb634ae-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adb634ae-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adb634ae-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Provision of a Learning Disability Respite and Outreach Support Service Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adb634ae-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adb634ae-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adb634ae-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Wokingham Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest for the provision of a Learning Disability Respite and Outreach Support Service aimed at adults aged 18-65 with learning disabilities and complex needs. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work services with accommodation. The current stage is planning, with a tender period closing on 13th June 2016 and the contract beginning on 1st February 2017. The service will be conducted under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure and is expected to run for two years with an optional twelve-month extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care, especially those with experience in providing respite and outreach services for individuals with learning disabilities and associated complex needs. Suitable competitors would include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering high-quality, person-centred support. The contract prioritises providers who can showcase flexibility and robust staff training, which can be pivotal in establishing a competitive advantage in this sector. ## Notice TENDER FOR LEARNING DISABILITY RESPITE AND OUTREACH SUPPORT SERVICES Wokingham Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest for the provision of * Overnight respite * Day time sessional respite and * Outreach support For adults aged 18-65 with a learning disability, complex needs and associated physical disabilities. The tender is for a combined service to be delivered by the same provider. It is not being offered in lots. Overnight and day respite will provided locally within the Wokingham Borough. Prospective bidders wishing to view the premises should contact Andy Beasley Tender Co-ordinator, at the address below. Those wishing to express an interest should have demonstrable evidence of: * Experience of providing respite and support services for adults with a learning disability, complex needs and associated physical disabilities. * Experience of running an overnight provision * The ability to meet the requirements of the service specification * Understanding the value of respite and outreach support for users and potential users of the services * Ability to work flexibly to deliver the services especially where demand may be variable and in situations of emergency * Evidence of delivering services in a person centred way and maximising customer and carer involvement in service delivery. * Robust recruitment process to ensure the service is provided by high quality well trained staff * Internal monitoring and continuous improvement process to ensure and sustain a high quality service The Service will be delivered under a two year contract with the option to extend for up to 12 months. The service contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2017. The Council intends to award the contract based on the most economically advantageous tender. The award criteria that will be used, ranked in order of significance are: Price - 50% Method Statement - 35% Presentation - 15% The Council reserves the right not to accept the lowest, or any tender, submitted. How to apply Interested parties wishing to be considered for this opportunity must register their interest by emailing the following address: commissioningsupportteam@wokingham.gov.uk. To download or request the Tender documents: * Log on to Contracts Finder website * Email commissioningsupportteam@wokingham.gov.uk * Log on to www.wokingham.gov.uk The deadline for submission of pre-qualification questionnaires is 5.00pm on 13th June 2016. Responses received after this time will be disregarded. Andy Beasley Tender Co-ordinator Strategic Commissioning Wokingham Borough Council Civic Offices Shute End Wokingham Borough Council RG40 1BN Tel: 0118 908 8368 Email: commissioningsupportteam@wokingham.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583acdd0-8605-42c6-8cbd-f3a7cc9513a8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2020 | | 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 | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WOKINGHAM | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG40 1BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Emmbrook | | Westminster constituency | Wokingham | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583acdd0-8605-42c6-8cbd-f3a7cc9513a8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583acdd0-8605-42c6-8cbd-f3a7cc9513a8 19th May 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e8b0009-33e7-4d64-aa5b-d643cbc0b49b Advert - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fdd9e35-f68a-4506-8689-66a7e46b7910 PQQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b825e2e5-d148-4b67-a609-9083ae3b731e Service Specification ## Notice URLs - http://www.wokingham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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