--- title: "Residential Dementia Block Bed Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b513" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b513" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b513.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b513.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-22" --- # Residential Dementia Block Bed Contract Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b513 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b513) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b513.json) ## Summary The Reading Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of 15 Residential Dementia Block Beds to meet Adult Social Care requirements. The contract aims to commence services during June 2023 and will be divided into 3 contracts with a maximum of 5 beds per contract. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on April 24, 2023, and the bid opening set for the same day. Businesses in the social work and related services industry, willing to provide person-centred care within or outside the council boundaries, are encouraged to participate. This tender by Reading Borough Council presents opportunities for businesses in the social work and related services sector to expand their operations by providing quality residential dementia care services. The contract allows for a 3-year extension option and emphasises person-centred and proximity requirements for sustainable and economical service delivery. Businesses interested in offering these services should prepare to meet the procurement deadline and criteria set by the council to enhance their chances of securing the contract. ## Notice Reading Borough Council wishes to access quality services and resources to enable its Adult Social Care to meet its residential dementia bed requirements during the contracted period.To commence the service during June 2023. RBC requires 15 Residential Dementia Block Beds divided into 3 contracts each with a maximum of 5 beds per contract and each lot being staggered when commencing to help manage any voids. Contract evaluation and award will be across two lots - Lot 1 provision within RBC boundary and Lot 2 external to RBC boundary. Primary and preferential focus will be on Lot 1 provision, with any residual beds being considered for provision under Lot 2, but only where the bidder can fully demonstrate the person centred and proximity requirements can be sustainably and economically met for the entire contract duration. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Reading Borough Council wishes to access quality services and resources to enable its Adult Social Care to meet its residential dementia bed requirements during the contracted period.To commence the service during June 2023. RBC requires 15 Residential Dementia Block Beds divided into 3 contracts each with a maximum of 5 beds per contract and each lot being staggered when commencing to help manage any voids. Contract evaluation and award will be across two lots - Lot 1 provision within RBC boundary and Lot 2 external to RBC boundary. Primary and preferential focus will be on Lot 1 provision, with any residual beds being considered for provision under Lot 2, but only where the bidder can fully demonstrate the person centred and proximity requirements can be sustainably and economically met for the entire contract duration. Renewal: 3 year extension option available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008332-2023 | | 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 | 22 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | READING | | 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 | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2023 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008332-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.reading.gov.uk - https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/rolls-building - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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