THE PROVISION OF A SERVICE SUPPORTING YOUNG CARERS

Wokingham Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest for the provision of a Young Carers support service, developing and delivering a personalised service for young carers in Wokingham Borough. Those wishing to express an interest must have demonstrable evidence of: • Your level of experience of working with Young People; • Your understanding of the impact of caring responsibilities on the target client group; • Your ability to work creatively with this target client group in order to meet their needs; • Your ability to assess target client’s needs and manage risk for our customers; • Financial stability; • Robust recruitment process; • Effective support planning, risk assessment and review systems; and • Internal monitoring and continuous improvement process to ensure and sustain a high quality service Tender evaluation will also take into account feedback from referees and stakeholders within Wokingham Borough Council where applicable.

The Service will be delivered under a three year contract, held with Wokingham Borough Council, with the opportunity of a year on year extension for a further two years, subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability and mutual agreement of the parties. The service contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2016.

The Council intends to award the contract based on the most economically advantageous tender. The award criteria that will be used, ranked in order of significance are: Method Statement – 40% Price - 30% Presentation 30%.

The Council reserves the right not to accept the lowest, or any tender, submitted. All completed Questionnaires and proposals to be received no later than Midday on 6th November 2015.

Responses received after this time will be disregarded. Andy Beasley Tender Manager Strategic Commissioning Wokingham Borough Council Civic Offices Shute End Wokingham Borough Council RG40 1BN Tel: 0118 908 8368 Email: commissioningsupportteam@wokingham.gov.uk