--- title: "QU081 - Request for an external Shared Lives provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ecbbb22-ae40-4483-82da-059d31bc6155" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ecbbb22-ae40-4483-82da-059d31bc6155" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ecbbb22-ae40-4483-82da-059d31bc6155.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ecbbb22-ae40-4483-82da-059d31bc6155.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-10" --- # QU081 - Request for an external Shared Lives provider Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ecbbb22-ae40-4483-82da-059d31bc6155 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ecbbb22-ae40-4483-82da-059d31bc6155) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ecbbb22-ae40-4483-82da-059d31bc6155.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently seeking an external provider for its Shared Lives service, as outlined in the tender titled "QU081 - Request for an external Shared Lives provider." This procurement process falls under the category of health and social work services, specifically aimed at welfare services for the elderly and community health. The tender is in the planning stage and is set to close on 1st September 2017. Potential suppliers should note that the contract will commence on 2nd October 2017 and run until 1st October 2018. Interested parties must register on Birmingham's e-tendering system, 'in-tend', to express their interest and download relevant documentation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations involved in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in managing and delivering shared lives placements. Businesses that could compete effectively include those with expertise in recruiting and training care staff, integrating service users with appropriate carers, and promoting social care services. As Birmingham City Council aims to enhance its service offerings for diverse groups such as individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and the elderly, companies that can demonstrate a commitment to quality care and staff management are encouraged to participate in this tender process. ## Notice Birmingham City Council is looking to expand its Shared Lives service and increase significantly the uptake of Shared Lives placements. We currently have an in house service provider but recognise that working with an external provider as well as our internal service will increase the number of shared lives placements. We need a service that offers both long term and respite placements and is available to a people with learning disabilities, transitions/care leavers, people with Mental Health needs, older people/people with early stages of dementia. The provider will be required to:- * Recruit, select and manage staff to develop and deliver the shared lives scheme in accordance with regulations * Recruit appropriately skilled and experienced Shared Lives Carers * Ensure compatibility between the service users and the shared lives carer * Ensure carers are adequately trained to perform their duties to the required standard * Provide the carer with appropriate support and guidance * Provide service users with appropriate information about the scheme and his/her rights and responsibilities * Promote their service within the Council to generate appropriate referrals Birmingham City Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon 1st September 2017 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/e8e799f6-3011-4858-b201-c314699aad7b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2018 | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2017 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e799f6-3011-4858-b201-c314699aad7b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e799f6-3011-4858-b201-c314699aad7b 10th August 2017 - 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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