Worcestershire County Council is inviting applicants to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of residential (without nursing) replacement care (also known as respite care or short breaks) for older people (65+). The provision will enable carers to have access to planned replacement care and will also be available to use on an unplanned, emergency basis.The Council is looking to access 30 – 35 residential replacement care beds for older people at multiple locations across the County. The intention is to ensure beds are available in each of Worcestershire’s six District Council areas. Beds will be purchased on a spot basis from the DPS. Providers must be registered with CQC for providing ‘Accommodation for persons requiring nursing or personal care’, and /or ‘Treatment of disease, disorder or injury’; and rated “Requires Improvement” or higher by the tender closing date. Please refer to the tender documents for more information.