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SOL - Flexible Contracting Arrangement (FCA) for Social Care and Support Services for Children with Disabilities

SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is seeking providers for a Flexible Contracting Arrangement (FCA) for Social Care and Support Services for Children with Disabilities. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services classification and includes services such as Child daycare services, Welfare services for the handicapped, and Community health services. The tender, conducted as an Open procedure, has a tender period ending on 22nd September 2023 and a contract period from 22nd October 2023 to 31st March 2025. The opportunity is located in Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing Social Care and Support Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is Open procedure above a certain threshold, offering a fair and transparent process for interested bidders. The contract period extends till 2025, providing a stable revenue stream for successful contractors.

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Notice Title

SOL - Flexible Contracting Arrangement (FCA) for Social Care and Support Services for Children with Disabilities

Notice Description

SMBC have social care duties for children and young people with disabilities under a number of pieces of legislation and policies. These include the Children Act 1989, The Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011, Children and Families Act 2014 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice (0 to 25) (DfE/DH, 2015) and Children's Social Care Reform - a vision for change (DfE, 2016). SMBC is looking to create a Flexible Contracting Arrangement (FCA) Agreement with a number of providers of Social Care and Support Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities. The tender will be let under "Light Touch" arrangements under the relevant government procurement directives and implemented in English Law in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015). The FCA will be used by the Council's brokerage team to make purchases of care and support services for our children and young people with disabilities. Additional information: WWW.CSW-JETS.CO.UK Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8ad3353-be7c-4c8a-ae8b-a587484747c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6857c4-638e-4fc5-959a-17eb1bbdf077
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312100 - Daycare services

85312110 - Child daycare services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

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
22 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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