UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

To provide an online Bracknell Forest Access guide consisting of detailed and key access reviews of 500+ venues in the borough. 1.2. \r \r Contract start date 1st October 2021 for 3 years to October 2024, plus option to extend this agreement for a further 3 years to Octobers 2027

This requirement is for the provision of a Refuge and Outreach service. Refuge offers safe accommodation and intensive support which is tied to that accommodation in Bracknell. Victims, including their children, must be refuge residents to access specialist emotional and practical support. The refuge accommodation should ideally be located across one or two properties (in a maximum of three properties) in a safe, secure, and confidential location to ensure that women and children staying in refuge can access peer support. A local area risk assessment needs to take place to establish that the location is discreet and appropriate for vulnerable women and their children (e.g., careful consideration to be given to other unsuitable properties in the vicinity of the refuge such as HMOs for single men). There are currently two refuges run by Berkshire Women's Aid (BWA) operating in Bracknell. These refuges are part of a BWA lease and do not form any part of this procurement process. Any new Service Provider will have to source their own property to operate the refuge service in Bracknell.\r The Outreach service is available to women and men aged 16+ living in Bracknell Forest, and who are suffering from, or are threatened by, domestic abuse.\r The contract duration will be for a maximum of 7 years, covering an initial period of 3 years plus 2 optional extensions, each of 2 years (3 + 2 + 2)\r This procurement process is being completed under the "Light Touch Regime" as an Extended Request for Quotation \r Organisations must register their interest on the South East Business Portal https://sebp.due-north.com in order to receive any changes or notifications issued by the Council during this tender process. The Council will not be held responsible for lack of communication to any organisation which does not register their interest. Clarification questions must be sent via messaging on this South East Business Portal site. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract in whole or in part, to cancel or amend the tender process and does not bind itself to accept any tender. The Council shall not be liable under any circumstances for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by any bidder or prospective bidder in responding to this notice or in taking part in this procurement process. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.\r \r

The Council is seeking to appoint a single contract supplier to deliver specialist printing services for Electoral Services, as detailed in the specification. The supplier shall provide a fit for purpose printing solution for electoral registration and electoral activity. The contract duration will be for a maximum of 4 years, covering an initial period of 3 years plus 1 optional extension of 1 year (i.e. 3 + 1). In order to receive any clarifications or changes to tender documents organisations must register their interest on the South East Business portal. The Council will not be held responsible for not communicating important information to any organisation who has not officially registered their interest. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract in whole or in part, to cancel or amend the tender process and does not bind itself to accept any tender. The Council shall not be liable under any circumstances for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by any bidder or prospective bidder in responding to this notice or in taking part in this procurement process. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last-minute problems.

Accommodation and support service for women who are pregnant or with a child under 5 years old who are at risk of being homelessness

A specialist contractor is required who can provide a direct work force at a reasonable cost and deliver a wide range of maintenance services and compliance inspections across a portfolio which includes Schools, Libraries, Leisure buildings, Youth & Community Centres, Children & Adult Services premises, Corporate Buildings, and buildings owned and managed by the council. There are 92 locations throughout Bracknell, with 192 buildings, each building requiring a component of or a full HVAC service.\r \r The contract period is an initial three years with two optional extension periods of 12 months, or one optional extension period of 24 months.

Award of one contract this quarter through the Road Based Passenger Transport Services DPS that this notice relates to - Lot 1 of the DPS for Road Based Passenger Transport Services - to operate a number of local bus routes serving Bracknell Forest Borough and destinations beyond the borough boundary. Nine routes have been awarded. The expiry of the initial contract period will be 3 years after the commencement of the DPS Agreement (i.e. 29 December 2022), plus 2 optional extensions, both of 1 year (i.e. 28/12/25 + 1 year + 1 year)

Provision of e-marketplace for purchase of ad-hoc items

The Housing Service commissions housing related support for vulnerable people who are threatened with or at risk of becoming homeless. In addition, it also enables vulnerable people who need help to maintain their tenancy and live independently in the community.

Youth counselling contract. 3+2

Bracknell Forest Council carries out regular consultation with residents and service users as well as surveys of its staff members, with the key objective of ensuring that the information provided is used to improve the way we work and provide services to residents. The council is looking to put in place a Contract for the provision of Consultation and Engagement services to meet the needs of service users and the workforce. The contract duration will be for a maximum of 4 years, covering an initial period of 3 years, plus 1 optional extension of 1 year (i.e. 3 + 1)

School transport contracts x 6 - HTST transport - DPS - total value per contact over a 3 year term. Edgbarrow £44460 Farney Close £45120 Littledown £91290 Maiden Erlegh £38760 Odyssey House £61560 Westfield £90060 Main DPS notice: BRACKN001-DN467418-11619196

School Transport services to Portesbery School, Surrey - wheelchair vehicle - Lot 2 HTST DPS - 3 years awarded

The council intends to award a contract to a single provider for a Home Visiting Family Support Service (HVFSS). The proposed HVFSS will support families in the borough to have access to a high quality HVFSS that is accessible, free at the point of delivery, safe and accountable, to gain confidence, be happy and be supported to reach their full potential. This will be achieved by:\r • Promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing \r • Offering a broad range of appropriate support, information, advice, and guidance within a quality environment that meets the diverse needs of those participating \r • Providing a wide range of personal and social development opportunities \r • Offering quality support based on individual needs to enable personal development and life skills \r • Promoting positive interventions within the agenda of Bracknell Forest's Council Plan 2023-2027 and the policy paper 'The Best Start for Life' . \r • Ensure that the voice of families is heard and acted upon in the design and delivery of the provided service.\r \r The HVFSS is focused on families with a Tier 2 level of need, with children aged 0-11 years, with at least one child under the age of 5 years. The aim is to provide tailored support to families in response to identified need, through a combination of home visits delivered by staff and volunteers and signposting to other community services.\r \r Initial contract period is 3 years, with an optional extension of 2 years Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bc21e60b-95b3-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21

To provide an educational youth programme for young people with mild to moderate SEND from year 9 to age 25, offering a series of life skills workshops, alongside fun enrichment activities, opportunities for socialisation and friendship building while providing a regular weekend break for parents/carers.

Initial contract 2 months with subsequent stages as and when required; all services included within the overall contract sum.

Warfield Hub RIBA Stage 2 Design

All Saints School Surveys

Supporting the delivery of distinct pieces of work as part of the Safety Valve programme including:\r Specification for SEMH school \r Banding tool\r Panels and decision making review\r Specialist support services review\r \r There is not a set contract period, there is a fixed fee to deliver the distinct pieces of work set out in the specification.

Home to School Transport route procured through DPS - Lot 3

Research project to explore children and young people early interventions for self-harm, eating difficulties and low-level mental health in Bracknell Forest and Slough.