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Published 06 Oct 2016

Carers Emergency and Health Related Respite Service

Wokingham Borough Council · South East

Key facts

Closing date
14 Nov 2016
Contract starts
01 Feb 2017
Contract ends
31 Jan 2019
Procedure
Open procedure
Buyer type
Local government

Description

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A CARERS EMERGENCY AND HEALTH RELATED RESPITE

Wokingham Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Carers Emergency and Health Related Respite Service

The service will include the following: • Carers emergency cover / support for the cared for • Sitting service for carers’ health related appointments

The service should also be able to provide: • Contingency planning • Emergency telephone line • Carers cards listing the emergency telephone line

Those wishing to submit a tender must have demonstrable evidence of:

• Experience of providing carers respite services • Understanding of the impact of caring responsibilities • Ability to work creatively and flexibly to meet the needs of carers • Ability to assess carers needs and provide the appropriate support for the cared for person • Robust recruitment process to ensure the service is provided by high quality well trained staff • Internal monitoring and continuous improvement process to ensure carers needs are met • Financial stability

The Service will be delivered under a two year contract, held with Wokingham Borough Council. The Council reserves the right to extend the Contract for three periods of up to 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability and mutual agreement of the parties. The service contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2017 The Council intends to award the contract based on the most economically advantageous tender. The award criteria will be as follows:

Price 40% Method Statement 45% Presentation 15%

The Council reserves the right not to accept the lowest, or any tender, submitted.

How to apply Interested parties wishing to be considered for this opportunity must register their interest by emailing the following address: [email protected]

To download or request the Tender documents: • Log on to Contracts Finder website • Email [email protected] • Log on to www.wokingham.gov.uk

The deadline for tender submissions is 14th November, midday. Responses received after this time will be disregarded.

Hayley Rees Procurement Business Partner Wokingham Borough Council Civic Offices Shute End Wokingham Borough Council RG40 1BN Tel: 0118 974 6705 Email: [email protected]

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