--- title: "Application to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for the Provision of Service Packages in Care Homes with and Without Nursing for Persons over the age of 65" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f70c9ff-0cda-4dc2-bb1c-4a9098ddc7be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f70c9ff-0cda-4dc2-bb1c-4a9098ddc7be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f70c9ff-0cda-4dc2-bb1c-4a9098ddc7be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f70c9ff-0cda-4dc2-bb1c-4a9098ddc7be.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-06" --- # Application to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for the Provision of Service Packages in Care Homes with and Without Nursing for Persons over the age of 65 Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f70c9ff-0cda-4dc2-bb1c-4a9098ddc7be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f70c9ff-0cda-4dc2-bb1c-4a9098ddc7be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f70c9ff-0cda-4dc2-bb1c-4a9098ddc7be.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking qualified organisations to submit applications for the Flexible Contracting Arrangement related to the provision of service packages in care homes catering to individuals over the age of 65. This tender, identified as 'P0429A', is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 7 February 2018. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2018 and continue until 31 March 2021, with a total estimated value of £78,000. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold, and falls under the category of community service provision. This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in care services, nursing personnel, and social services. Businesses involved in nursing care, personal care assistance, and related health services would be well-suited to compete, providing essential services in a regulated environment. This tender offers a chance for organisations to expand their capabilities in the elderly care sector and establish partnerships with a prominent local authority. ## Notice Birmingham City Council are inviting suitably qualified and experienced organisations to express an interest for the Provision of Service Packages in Care Homes with and Without Nursing for Persons over the age of 65 Homes regulated and registered by the Care Quality Commission, to provide the same help and assistance with personal care as those without nursing care but they also have professional registered nurses and experienced care assistants in constant attendance that can provide 24-hour nursing care services for more complex health needs. These homes are for people who have been assessed as requiring a health care professional (nurse) delivering elements of care. Care Homes Without Nursing Homes regulated and registered by the Care Quality Commission where people live either short, temporary or long term. The homes provide help and assistance with personal care, continence management, food and diet and simple treatments. If you have any questions on how to use this web site please contact the SProc.Net Support team through the live chat function found on the bottom left of the web page or call 0844 371 0218. If this number is inoperative due to a fault then please contact Birmingham City Council on 0121 464 8000. Any clarifications / queries regarding this questionnaire, please email Homecare2018Clarifications@birmingham.gov.uk Potential Supplier's should note that there is a maximum file upload size of 28.6mb per document to the 'SProc.Net' website and where you have a large number of documents or documents which are close to the 28.6mb file size limit, you MUST ensure you allow plenty of time for uploading of your submission prior to the deadline for submissions. Suppliers are reminded that applications must be fully uploaded into the 'SProc.Net' system by the designated closing date and time for submissions. Suppliers MUST upload all documents in advance of the deadline if they want them to be considered as part of their submission. Any enrolments submitted after this time (as determined by the SProc.Net web server) will NOT be considered. No hard copy applications will be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f3e3e75-3e8a-473b-ab19-1fc703c5e792 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £78,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel - 85144100 - Residential nursing care services - 85320000 - Social services - 98514000 - Domestic services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2018 at 11:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f3e3e75-3e8a-473b-ab19-1fc703c5e792 - 6 Feb 2018 at 11:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f3e3e75-3e8a-473b-ab19-1fc703c5e792 - 22 Dec 2017 at 18:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f3e3e75-3e8a-473b-ab19-1fc703c5e792 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f3e3e75-3e8a-473b-ab19-1fc703c5e792 6th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.sproc.net ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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