Tender

Flexible Contracting Arrangement (FCA) for Social Care and Support Services for Children with Disabilities Reopening 6 months

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Apr 2023 at 12:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL is inviting bids for a Flexible Contracting Arrangement (FCA) for Social Care and Support Services for Children with Disabilities. The procurement process is in the "Tender" stage, with submissions deadline on 22nd September 2023. The contract period will be from 22nd October 2023 to 31st March 2025. The procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category and is open to SMEs and VCSEs. The location for service delivery is in Solihull, postal code B91 3QB.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses providing Personal Care and Bespoke Specialist Short Breaks services, particularly those experienced in the health and social care industry. Companies interested in this opportunity should prepare their bids to meet the outlined specifications and deadlines. Being an open procedure, the tender offers a fair chance for competition among suitable organisations. Businesses looking to expand in providing services to children and young people with disabilities should consider participating in this procurement process for potential growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Contracting Arrangement (FCA) for Social Care and Support Services for Children with Disabilities Reopening 6 months

Notice Description

SMBC is looking to re-open the Flexible Contracting Arrangement (FCA) Agreement to allow providers to submit bids for Social Care and Support Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities. The FCA will be open for 6 months with evaluations taking place each month and the last deadline for submissions being 22nd September 2023. Lot 1 - Personal Care and Lot 2 - Bespoke Specialist Short Breaks will be re-opened to allow providers to submit bids. Original Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6857c4-638e-4fc5-959a-17eb1bbdf077

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd71ad7-620d-4bfe-bb70-4b6e634f056a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Team
Contact Email
sandeep.chahal@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 704 6627

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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