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title: "Carers Services for Reading and West Berkshire as commissioning partners"
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buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Carers Services for Reading and West Berkshire as commissioning partners

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c71da098-cc3a-454b-a285-a0de45128d25

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Reading Borough Council as the lead commissioning authority for the tender titled "Carers Services for Reading and West Berkshire". This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a total contract value of £257,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation. Key dates include the publication date on 29 June 2022, a tender deadline set for 28 July 2022, and the contract period commencing on 1 November 2022 and concluding on 31 October 2025. Services will be required in the South East region of the UK, specifically at postal code RG1 2LU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those offering guidance and counselling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. With a focus on carers' breaks and information support under Care Act 2014 statutory obligations, businesses with expertise in respite care, support services for carers, and assessment functions for adult social care and children and families may find this procurement process advantageous for expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

Reading Borough Council is operating as the lead commissioning authority in this procurement partnership with the Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group, Brighter Futures for Children and West Berkshire Council. Lot 1 - Carers' Breaks - Replacement care (respite) services PS60,000 (Reading Borough Council only) Lot 2 - Carers' Information Advice & Support. To meet Care Act 2014 statutory obligations. Reading Borough Council PS70,000 & West Berkshire Council PS47,530pa Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group PS50,000pa for both West Berkshire Council and Reading Borough Council demographic areas As part of Lot 2- Reading Borough Council and Brighter Futures for Children will fund an additional PS30,000pa for the provider to deliver Adult Social Care and Children and Families, Statutory function, Carers' assessments only for RBC and BFfC only Brighter Futures for Children contribute PS15,000pa Reading Borough Council contribute PS15,000pa 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/065c6a4c-515d-42d6-9499-bd8dde3de245 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £257,000 |
| 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2022 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065c6a4c-515d-42d6-9499-bd8dde3de245

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065c6a4c-515d-42d6-9499-bd8dde3de245
  29th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Provenance

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