Tender

QU156 - The Provision of Short Term Targeted Intervention and Short Term Residential Placement

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Aug 2018 at 21:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is conducting a tender process for the Provision of Short Term Targeted Intervention and Short Term Residential Placement, focusing on services for Looked After Children and those at risk of entering care. This Market Sounding Exercise (MSE) aims to address unmet needs in the West Midlands and is classified under social services. Interested providers are invited to participate by submitting their responses through the In-Tend system by the deadline of 14th September 2018 at 2.00 pm. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2019 and run until 31st December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in social services, particularly those offering residential placement and intervention programmes for children and young people. Organisations with innovative solutions to provide flexible and effective support to children at risk of care, as well as those experienced in fostering services, would be well suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process can contribute to the mission of improving children's lives in Birmingham while enabling businesses to expand their service offerings and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU156 - The Provision of Short Term Targeted Intervention and Short Term Residential Placement

Notice Description

Birmingham Children's Trust (the Trust) exists to make a positive difference for children, young people and families in the city. The purpose of the Market Sounding Exercise (MSE) is to communicate an unmet need to the market in a clear, credible and accurate manner. This MSE allows organisations to provide information to the Birmingham's Children's Trust to work collaboratively with Providers to meet the needs and aspirations of children and young people identified. This MSE is supported by evidence of wider demand and unmet need backed up by policy and leadership commitment. The objective of this MSE is for a market sounding for Organisations who can provide services to Looked After Children or those who might be at risk of being placed in Care for the following services: o Edge of care residential children's homes for non-disabled children who a short break o Short term children's homes (i.e. Short term placements for assessment purposes or similar) o 28 day activity programmes as alternatives to residential homes placements o Step down fostering placements in residential homes with a designated programme to get a child into a fostering placement OR fostering providers with step down programmes who will work with children currently in residential to get them into fostering placements. Aims of the Market Sounding Prospectus a) We are requesting feedback from all Providers who already provide these services and those who could potential provide them. b) We are interested in ideas and innovation that could deliver creative solutions c) Helps the Trust provide the listed services and meet its sufficiency requirements d) Is able to provide the services in a flexible and transparent way e) Contribute to ensure the targeted intervention provided is innovative and has the maximum positive impact for the child or young person. f) Delivers continual improvement to the lives of children and young people. g) Work in partnership h) Contribute to a total solution To participate in this Market Engagement Exercise, please download the questionnaire and to complete and return by 14th September 2018 at 2.00pm via the Intend system. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this soft market engagement and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-Tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in responding, please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as an interested party. We will send you a log on and... 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/f4f053cc-ee7c-4d06-8586-865020b22b1b
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jas Claire
Contact Email
jas.claire@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 6081

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7DJ
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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