Planning

Home Support in Prison and Approved Premises

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently in the planning stage is led by Birmingham City Council, focusing on the "Home Support in Prison and Approved Premises" project. This initiative falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" industry category, specifically targeting locations in the United Kingdom's Birmingham region. The open procedure aims to provide support services to eligible citizens residing in prisons or approved premises. The contract period is set from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032, with an option for renewal extending up to 31st March 2034. Key dates include a planned future notice on 1st October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social services and support functions. Businesses capable of delivering substantial community support solutions and adept in managing logistics within confined environments are well-suited to participate in this open procurement process. The scope and duration of the contract present a lucrative opportunity to establish long-term partnerships and enhance service offerings in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Support in Prison and Approved Premises

Notice Description

Provision of Home Support for eligible citizens residing in Prison or Approved Premises

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047242-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,180,854 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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