Planning

Planned Respite Care

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process involves Birmingham City Council, a sub-central government public authority, planning for the provision of respite care services. The procurement, titled "Planned Respite Care," falls under the industry category of health and social work services. This process is presently in the planning stage with key dates included, notably the future notice publication expected by 1st March 2026, and the contract period scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028. It is aimed at services within the UK region categorised as UKG31. The estimated value of the procurement is £10.8 million gross, highlighting its significant scale.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering overnight residential care. Given Birmingham City Council's focus on sub-central public authority needs, companies with experience in statutory care services can leverage this contract to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, aligning with the suitability criteria for the planned lot. Businesses able to offer regulated services focused on adult care could find strategic growth potential in pursuing participation in this tender.

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Notice Title

Planned Respite Care

Notice Description

Overnight respite care in regulated residential settings for adults eligible for statutory care (Subject to change)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026703-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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