Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf3-cdbc-7165-8453-a9164f7af2b9/carers-emergency-and-health-related-respite-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Carers Emergency and Health Related Respite Service [Wokingham Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wokingham-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 6 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 14 Nov 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### 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: To download or request the Tender documents: • Log on to Contracts Finder website • Email • Log on to [wokingham.gov.uk](https://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: Read full description ## CPV classification Social work services without accommodation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/47cce40d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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