--- title: "PQ0199 - The Provision of Home Support for Adults in Prison at HMP Birmingham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03f4da28-62f0-4212-a7d0-30b9b56374cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03f4da28-62f0-4212-a7d0-30b9b56374cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03f4da28-62f0-4212-a7d0-30b9b56374cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03f4da28-62f0-4212-a7d0-30b9b56374cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-09" --- # PQ0199 - The Provision of Home Support for Adults in Prison at HMP Birmingham Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03f4da28-62f0-4212-a7d0-30b9b56374cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03f4da28-62f0-4212-a7d0-30b9b56374cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03f4da28-62f0-4212-a7d0-30b9b56374cb.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Home Support Services for adults in prison at HMP Birmingham, with the objective of delivering care and support in compliance with the Care Act. This procurement process, initiated as a tender (ID: PQ0199), falls under the services category, specifically related to social services. The tender period is set to conclude on 23rd November 2018, with the contract commencing on 1st February 2019 and lasting until 31st January 2021. Interested parties can access the tender documents through the specified tender portal. This opportunity is ideal for organisations engaged in social care and support services, particularly those with experience in working within correctional facilities or similar environments. The contract offers a platform for businesses to expand their reach and foster growth by providing essential services to a unique demographic. Firms with specialised knowledge in adult care and support processes, as well as those capable of delivering tailored services to meet assessed needs, will find this procurement process a significant avenue for business development. ## Notice The Care Act became law in June 2014, Section 76 of the Act sets out the responsibilities for the provision of care and support for adult prisoners. Where it appears that adults in prison have needs for care and support, they should have their needs assessed by the local authorities and where they meet eligibility criteria; have services provided by the local authority. In essence prisoners are entitled to receive the same access and provision of services as if they were a member of the local community. The referral processes for social care will be in place from the start of the contract but individuals will also have the right to self-refer. The Council will be responsible for all prisoners who satisfy the eligibility criteria. However, where a prisoner does not satisfy the eligibility criteria then any needs will continue to be met by the Prison. The Council seeks to establish a single supplier call-off Agreement to provide Home Support Services to HMP Birmingham - Winson Green. The contract will be for a period a 2 years. The purpose of the Service is for suitably qualified care providers to deliver Care and Support for one Prison on a Commissioned (as required) basis. The Service will enable Service Users to achieve their identified outcomes in order to improve their independence and ability to self-manage and to achieve and maintain their desired potential in relation to their physical, intellectual, emotional and social capacity. 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 us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon 23rd November 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8e45c9-509a-4d3e-99bd-f42f61693d8f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 9 Nov 2018 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8e45c9-509a-4d3e-99bd-f42f61693d8f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8e45c9-509a-4d3e-99bd-f42f61693d8f 9th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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