Tender

QU081 - Request for an external Shared Lives provider

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Aug 2017 at 10:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently seeking an external provider for its Shared Lives service, as outlined in the tender titled "QU081 - Request for an external Shared Lives provider." This procurement process falls under the category of health and social work services, specifically aimed at welfare services for the elderly and community health. The tender is in the planning stage and is set to close on 1st September 2017. Potential suppliers should note that the contract will commence on 2nd October 2017 and run until 1st October 2018. Interested parties must register on Birmingham's e-tendering system, 'in-tend', to express their interest and download relevant documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations involved in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in managing and delivering shared lives placements. Businesses that could compete effectively include those with expertise in recruiting and training care staff, integrating service users with appropriate carers, and promoting social care services. As Birmingham City Council aims to enhance its service offerings for diverse groups such as individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and the elderly, companies that can demonstrate a commitment to quality care and staff management are encouraged to participate in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU081 - Request for an external Shared Lives provider

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council is looking to expand its Shared Lives service and increase significantly the uptake of Shared Lives placements. We currently have an in house service provider but recognise that working with an external provider as well as our internal service will increase the number of shared lives placements. We need a service that offers both long term and respite placements and is available to a people with learning disabilities, transitions/care leavers, people with Mental Health needs, older people/people with early stages of dementia. The provider will be required to:- * Recruit, select and manage staff to develop and deliver the shared lives scheme in accordance with regulations * Recruit appropriately skilled and experienced Shared Lives Carers * Ensure compatibility between the service users and the shared lives carer * Ensure carers are adequately trained to perform their duties to the required standard * Provide the carer with appropriate support and guidance * Provide service users with appropriate information about the scheme and his/her rights and responsibilities * Promote their service within the Council to generate appropriate referrals Birmingham City Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon 1st September 2017 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e799f6-3011-4858-b201-c314699aad7b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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