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title: "Short Stay (Respite) Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Those with Complex Needs and/or Behaviours Perceived to be Challenging"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b255"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-13"
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# Short Stay (Respite) Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Those with Complex Needs and/or Behaviours Perceived to be Challenging

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b255

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## Summary

The West Berkshire District Council has initiated a tender process for "Short Stay (Respite) Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Those with Complex Needs and/or Behaviours Perceived to be Challenging" in the Health and social work services category. The procurement involves providing respite services for individuals in various settings, with a contract period starting from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2028. The tender deadline for submissions is April 14, 2023, and the bid opening date is the same as the tender deadline.

This tender opportunity by the West Berkshire District Council offers a chance for service providers in the health and social work services sector to expand their business portfolio. Businesses specializing in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is under an open procedure, with written submissions required. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to provide essential services to vulnerable individuals within the specified contract period.

## Notice

Short stay is meant as an Adult with Learning Disabilities spending time away from their carer:-This respite service is based at Baily Thomas which is a purpose built building which is able to support up to 6 individuals for overnight stays. Respite can also be provided in the community and within service users own homes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Respite services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and those with complex needs and/or behaviours perceived to be challenging. Respite can be provided within the purpose built accommodation, the service users own home or in the community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007261-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2023 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007261-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home
- https://www.westberks.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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