--- title: "Provision of Care for the Elderly at Two West Berkshire Care Homes Including Dementia and Nursing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0489da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0489da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0489da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0489da.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-12" --- # Provision of Care for the Elderly at Two West Berkshire Care Homes Including Dementia and Nursing Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0489da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0489da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0489da.json) ## Summary The West Berkshire District Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Provision of Care for the Elderly at Two West Berkshire Care Homes Including Dementia and Nursing." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is classified as a service. The contract involves two care homes located in Newbury, West Berkshire, specifically Willows Edge and Birchwood Care Homes. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic and written submissions allowed. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 23 September 2024 and a contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2032. The total contract value is £6,000,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in elderly care services, including those with expertise in dementia care and nursing. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive care, meeting Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, and managing complex needs are well-suited to compete. The contract's scope includes resident care, nursing services, catering, medicinal needs, compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining high staffing levels. Successful bidders will have the chance to secure a long-term contract, promoting business growth through a stable source of revenue and the potential for reputational enhancement in the health and social care sector. ## Notice The contract objectives are to provide a service for current and future residents of two care homes for older people currently owned and operated by West Berkshire Council that:Provides a residential care or nursing service (as applicable) to individuals in need of accommodation and care.Meets the individually assessed needs of the service user who will receive the service as reflected in their person-centred care plan.The service will achieve a balance between providing care in a suitable environment together with the ability to be increasingly responsive to meeting the changing personal needs, expectations and the choices exercised by the service users and their families.AimsTo provide a safe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, service which meets the assessed needs and preferences of adults requiring nursing and/or residential care including those who may have complex needs relating to dementia and/or behaviours perceived to be challenging. ### Lot Information Provision of Care for the Elderly at Two West Berkshire Care Homes Including Dementia and Nursing - Willows Edge The contract objectives are to provide a service for current and future residents of two care homes for older people currently owned and operated by West Berkshire Council that:Provides a residential care or nursing service (as applicable) to individuals in need of accommodation and care.Meets the individually assessed needs of the service user who will receive the service as reflected in their person-centred care plan.The service will achieve a balance between providing care in a suitable environment together with the ability to be increasingly responsive to meeting the changing personal needs, expectations and the choices exercised by the service users and their families.AimsTo provide a safe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, service which meets the assessed needs and preferences of adults requiring nursing and/or residential care including those who may have complex needs relating to dementia and/or behaviours perceived to be challenging.To provide all aspects of care needs including but not limited to the provision of: all catering needs all medicinal needs including where necessary a system for obtaining timely prescriptions all equipment including specialist equipment necessary to provide the appropriate care for service users accommodation that is maintained in a clean and hygienic condition at all times To meet all regulatory and accreditation requirements and consistently be compliant with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements. This in particular relates to the responsibilities as a provider to adhere to national and the West of Berkshire Safeguarding Procedures.To maintain a sufficiently qualified staffing level commensurate with the needs of individuals and with the accepted tender bid. Provision of Care for the Elderly at Two West Berkshire Care Homes Including Dementia and Nursing - Birchwood The contract objectives are to provide a service for current and future residents of two care homes for older people currently owned and operated by West Berkshire Council that:Provides a residential care or nursing service (as applicable) to individuals in need of accommodation and care.Meets the individually assessed needs of the service user who will receive the service as reflected in their person-centred care plan.The service will achieve a balance between providing care in a suitable environment together with the ability to be increasingly responsive to meeting the changing personal needs, expectations and the choices exercised by the service users and their families.AimsTo provide a safe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, service which meets the assessed needs and preferences of adults requiring nursing and/or residential care including those who may have complex needs relating to dementia and/or behaviours perceived to be challenging.To provide all aspects of care needs including but not limited to the provision of: all catering needs all medicinal needs including where necessary a system for obtaining timely prescriptions all equipment including specialist equipment necessary to provide the appropriate care for service users accommodation that is maintained in a clean and hygienic condition at all times To meet all regulatory and accreditation requirements and consistently be compliant with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements. This in particular relates to the responsibilities as a provider to adhere to national and the West of Berkshire Safeguarding Procedures.To maintain a sufficiently qualified staffing level commensurate with the needs of individuals and with the accepted tender bid. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025414-2024 | | 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 | 12 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85144100 - Residential nursing care services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2024 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025414-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home - https://www.westberks.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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