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PQ0236R - Trusted Assessor Support Service - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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20 Dec 2019 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is set to award a one-year contract for the "PQ0236R - Trusted Assessor Support Service", commencing on 6th January 2020, with the possibility of extension for an additional year based on satisfactory performance and budget availability. This procurement falls under the social services category and targets care homes specifically in the West Midlands region, including areas like Birmingham, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry, and Solihull. The contract aims to facilitate around 1,200 discharges annually from hospitals and Enhanced Assessment Bed providers to appropriate care home settings. Quotations were required to be submitted by noon on 9th December 2019, using the open procurement method via the Council’s e-tendering system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care and assessment services sector, particularly those with experience in providing independent assessment services or working with care homes. Companies that specialise in social work services, administrative social services, or related community service areas would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful provider will play a critical role in ensuring timely and efficient discharge processes while supporting Birmingham City Council and local care providers in delivering quality care to residents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0236R - Trusted Assessor Support Service - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council is proposing to award a 1-year contract with the option to extend for a further year, subject to satisfactory and budget availability commencing 6th January 2020 to a specialist provider who has relevant experience and a track record of operating a Trusted Assessor project/programme, ideally in the West Midlands area, as the service agreement will cover care homes in Birmingham, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry and Solihull. The care home may also be outside of the city if it is a package re-start. The successful provider will primarily work within City Hospital and Enhanced Assessment Bed (EAB) providers in Birmingham to facilitate approximately 1200 discharges* from hospitals and EAB providers to care homes per annum. This will be either a discharge to a short-term EAB; a package re-start to a long-term bed, or a new placement in a care home. The successful provider will also act as an independent and unbiased assessor who will support the Council, care homes, home care providers and Adult Social Care to provide a high-quality service to patients. This service provision will ensure timely assessments are completed for citizens who require residential and/or nursing provision following their hospital or EAB admission thus ensuring a safe and timely discharge from hospital and EAB providers. The benefits of the service will be: o a more timely and effective service to patients and residents in Birmingham o an effective and efficient process for care homes as it will reduce the number of hospital visits o a reduction in the time required for the completion of associated paperwork o a reduction in discharge delays o the assessments in a manner that offers confidentiality, respect, dignity and privacy to the Service User The 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. 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 quotation should be returned by Noon on 9th December 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d2e945-6bed-4614-94bc-e709cba1a89c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

85321000 - Administrative social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 5 Jan 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dean Billingham
Contact Email
dean.billingham@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0018

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST MIDLANDS CARE ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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