Tender

Application to join the flexible contracting arrangements for the provision of Care Homes with and without Nursing Services and Care and Support (Supported Living)

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Jan 2023 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Care Homes with and without Nursing Services and Care and Support (Supported Living) under the 'light touch' arrangements. The procurement process involves dividing the contract into 3 lots: Care Homes with and without Nursing Over 65yrs, Care Homes with and without Nursing Under 65yrs, and Supported Living 18yrs and over. Interested parties must submit tenders via the CareMatch Portal, with the deadline for the initial Selection Questionnaire Stage being noon on 6th February 2023.

This tender opportunity creates avenues for businesses specializing in social work and related services to participate. The contract value amounts to £1.4 billion GBP. The procurement method is selective, following a Restricted procedure. The contracting authority, Birmingham City Council, is seeking suppliers to join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for a duration of 5 years, extendable up to two years. Suppliers admitted to the arrangement can offer individual packages of care through a dynamic purchasing system. Additionally, the contract allows for collaboration with the Integrated Commissioning Board to extend services to ICB funded patients, subject to additional due diligence and competency requirements.

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Notice Title

Application to join the flexible contracting arrangements for the provision of Care Homes with and without Nursing Services and Care and Support (Supported Living)

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Flexible Contracting Arrangements for the provision of care homes with and without nursing services and care and support (supported living) under the "light touch'' arrangements set out in chapter 3 section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and the Public Procurement (Amendments, Repeals and Revocations) Regulations 2016. The procurement process and contract will be divided into 3 lots: * Lot 1 - Care Homes with and without Nursing Over 65yrs * Lot 2 - Care Homes with and without Nursing Under 65yrs * Lot 3 - Supported Living 18yrs and over Care Homes with and without Nursing Services Care Homes with and without Nursing Services is provided for those citizens who are over 18 and unable to live independently in their own home. Care is usually separated into two categories: Homes registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide personal care - these homes are able to provide personal care services similar to those provided by home support but are delivered in a permanent care home setting. These are referred to as Care Homes (without nursing) and the regulation and commissioning is of both the care and support and accommodation. Homes registered with the CQC to provide nursing care - these homes are able to provide personal care services but also have registered nurses to provide care for medical conditions or disabilities. Some nursing homes may also specialise in providing care for certain disabilities or conditions such as dementia. These are referred to as Care Homes (with nursing) and the regulation and commissioning is of both the care and support and accommodation. Supported Living Provision of Care and Support (Supported Living) will be delivered in accordance with health and social care policy to all young people with disabilities and adults. This includes those with complex health needs, the presentation of behaviours that challenge services, mobility needs and physical disabilities; sensory impairment (including acquired brain injury); cognitive impairment; dementia, learning disabilities and/or autism; and mental health needs. The Flexible Contracting Arrangement will be for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to two years. The duration of the call off contracts will be based on the individual requirements and will be managed in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Contracting Arrangement. The Flexible Contracting Arrangement is based on the principles of a dynamic purchasing system which is an electronic system established by the Council to purchase individual packages of care by inviting tenders from suppliers admitted to the FCA. Suppliers can apply to join at any time during the lifespan of the FCA as long as the suppliers meet the qualifying criteria. An initial opening and closing of the FCA must take place; the system will then remain open for its duration allowing potential suppliers to apply or re-apply. This contract also allows for the Local Authority to work with the Integrated Commissioning Board (NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB) in order to extend these arrangements to ICB funded patients on the basis that the ICB would introduce additional due diligence and competency arrangements which would need to be satisfied before Providers could receive referrals from the ICB. To apply to join this contract, please use the link below: https://www.carematchportal.com The SQ for the FCA is being issued using the Council's e-tendering portal on CareMatch and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using Care Match portal. All tenders must be submitted via the CareMatch Portal. Use of the e-tendering portal is free for Tenderers throughout the whole procurement process. If you have any issues / queries on how to use this web site please email: marketintelligence@birmingham.gov.uk Deadline for receipt of initial Selection Questionnaire Stage is noon on 6th February 2023.

Lot Information

Care Homes with and without Nursing Over 65 years old

Care Homes with and without Nursing Services is provided for those citizens who are over 65 and unable to live independently in their own home. Care is usually separated into two categories: Homes registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide personal care - these homes are able to provide personal care services similar to those provided by home support but are delivered in a permanent care home setting. These are referred to as Care Homes (without nursing) and the regulation and commissioning is of both the care and support and accommodation. Homes registered with the CQC to provide nursing care - these homes are able to provide personal care services but also have registered nurses to provide care for medical conditions or disabilities. Some nursing homes may also specialise in providing care for certain disabilities or conditions such as dementia. These are referred to as Care Homes (with nursing) and the regulation and commissioning is of both the care and support and accommodation. . Additional information: With the option to extend for up to two years.

Care Homes with and without Nursing Under 65 years old

Care Homes with and without Nursing Services is provided for those citizens who are over 18 and unable to live independently in their own home. Care is usually separated into two categories: Homes registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide personal care - these homes are able to provide personal care services similar to those provided by home support but are delivered in a permanent care home setting. These are referred to as Care Homes (without nursing) and the regulation and commissioning is of both the care and support and accommodation. Homes registered with the CQC to provide nursing care - these homes are able to provide personal care services but also have registered nurses to provide care for medical conditions or disabilities. Some nursing homes may also specialise in providing care for certain disabilities or conditions such as dementia. These are referred to as Care Homes (with nursing) and the regulation and commissioning is of both the care and support and accommodation. Additional information: With option to extend up to 2 years

Supported Living 18 years and over

Provision of Care and Support (Supported Living) will be delivered in accordance with health and social care policy to all young people with disabilities and adults. This includes those with complex health needs, the presentation of behaviours that challenge services, mobility needs and physical disabilities; sensory impairment (including acquired brain injury); cognitive impairment; dementia, learning disabilities and/or autism; and mental health needs. Additional information: With the option to extend for up to two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0394d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000056-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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