--- title: "Provision of Nursing Dementia Block Bed Contract (4x5 beds)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b2ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b2ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2ec.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-31" --- # Provision of Nursing Dementia Block Bed Contract (4x5 beds) Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b2ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2ec.json) ## Summary Reading Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Nursing Dementia Block Bed Contract (4x5 beds)" within the social work and related services sector. This active procurement process aims to deliver care home accommodation for individuals unable to live independently, ensuring well-being and support as per the Care Act 2014. Located in the UKJ11 region, the service will provide 20 beds across four contracts with staggered starts within the first year of mobilisation. The contracts will last for 5 years, with a possible extension of up to 5 additional years. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 2nd December 2024, with the award period commencing on the same date. The procurement method is an open procedure, accepting written submissions in English. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social care services, particularly those specialising in dementia care. Firms offering comprehensive care home facilities including personalised care, en-suite accommodation, and 24-hour supervision are ideal candidates. The contracts not only promise steady revenue over multiple years but also the potential for further extensions, making it an attractive proposition for sustainable business growth. Additionally, companies that can deliver structured daytime activities and adapt to individual care plans will find this tender suited to their expertise, positioning them well to compete effectively. ## Notice The purpose of the service is to provide accommodation, care, support and stimulation to those people who can no longer live in their own homes; to promote independence choice and control and well-being principal as set out in the Care Act 2014 . The services provided in care home accommodation should include a single room (unless Service Users wish to share), personal toilet facilities / en-suite, full board, Personal Care or nursing care, supervision on a 24-hour basis, and a regular, planned programme of daytime activities. Exceptions can be made where agreed on the Service User's Care Plan as prepared or agreed by the Service User's Care Manager/budget holder and the Service User. The key deliverables for this project are to award 4x 5 Bed Nursing Dementia Block Contracts (20 beds in total) with staggered start dates throughout the mobilisation period (year 1) and to deliver each contract for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for a possible further period of up to 5 yrs ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of the service is to provide accommodation, care, support and stimulation to those people who can no longer live in their own homes; to promote independence choice and control and well-being principal as set out in the Care Act 2014 . The services provided in care home accommodation should include a single room (unless Service Users wish to share), personal toilet facilities / en-suite, full board, Personal Care or nursing care, supervision on a 24-hour basis, and a regular, planned programme of daytime activities. Exceptions can be made where agreed on the Service User's Care Plan as prepared or agreed by the Service User's Care Manager/budget holder and the Service User. The key deliverables for this project are to award 4x 5 Bed Nursing Dementia Block Contracts (20 beds in total) with staggered start dates throughout the mobilisation period (year 1) and to deliver each contract for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for a possible further period of up to 5 yrs Renewal: To deliver each contract for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for a possible further period of up to 5 yrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035322-2024 | | 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 | 31 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 | | 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 | £10,000,000 | | 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 - 31 Oct 2024 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035322-2024 ## 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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