--- title: "P2286 - Flexible Contracting Agreement for Externally Provided Day Opportunities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-225e2806-ed6a-41d3-bfb4-52da7c60c48c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-225e2806-ed6a-41d3-bfb4-52da7c60c48c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-225e2806-ed6a-41d3-bfb4-52da7c60c48c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-225e2806-ed6a-41d3-bfb4-52da7c60c48c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-27" --- # P2286 - Flexible Contracting Agreement for Externally Provided Day Opportunities Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-225e2806-ed6a-41d3-bfb4-52da7c60c48c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-225e2806-ed6a-41d3-bfb4-52da7c60c48c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-225e2806-ed6a-41d3-bfb4-52da7c60c48c.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council seeks to establish a Flexible Contracting Agreement for Externally Provided Day Opportunities under the principles of a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, aimed at the health and social work services sector, specifically supports autistic individuals, those with learning and physical disabilities, acquired brain injury, older adults including those with dementia, and individuals with mental health needs. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for the receipt of the initial Selection Questionnaire set for noon on 4th April 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2025 and will span five years, with an optional two-year extension. Services are to be delivered primarily during day hours in Birmingham, West Midlands, with applications to be submitted via the Council's secure e-tendering portal, Intend. The establishment of this Flexible Contracting Agreement presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those offering meaningful activities and respite care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to apply. The arrangement allows unsuccessful applicants to re-apply during ad hoc openings, providing multiple chances to participate and secure contracts. This tender also supports business growth through long-term engagement, given the potential for extended service provision based on individual care packages and citizen needs. The nature of the Dynamic Purchasing System allows for flexibility and responsiveness to market conditions and citizen requirements, making it ideal for adaptive and innovative businesses in the sector. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Flexible Contracting Agreement for Externally Provided Day Opportunities. Day Opportunities, traditionally referred to as day centres, where the services are provided for people with care and support needs and their carers that take place, mainly, over daytime hours which provide vital support in two main ways: o They provide meaningful activities, including learning, stimulation and recreation, promoting independence, supporting the development of skills, preparing for access to employment, making friends and enjoying the company of others. o They provide valuable respite for unpaid carers. Day Opportunities support autistic people, those with a learning disability, physical disabilities, acquired brain injury, older adults including those with dementia, mental health and other assessed support needs. The Flexible Contracting Arrangement (FCA) is based on the principles of a Dynamic Purchasing System. The FCA will re-open on an ad hoc basis as required; this will be at the Council's discretion and based on citizen need and market provision. There will be an initial one-off re-opening of the FCA to allow for new applications as appropriate; this includes the opportunity for unsuccessful applicants to re-apply. The FCA will be for a period of 5 years commencing on 1 August 2025, with an option to extend for a further period of 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability. The duration of the call off contracts will be based on the individual requirements i.e. care packages; citizens' care may remain commissioned under these arrangements until such time as the call-off ends and provision will be made for this within the associated contract terms. The RTP application process for the FCA is being issued using the Council's e-tendering portal on Intend www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc. All applications must be submitted via the appropriate portal Intend. Use of the e-tendering portal is free throughout the whole procurement process. The system is secure and access to RTPs will only be made available to those employees of the Council and/or their authorised advisors. Deadline for receipt of initial Selection Questionnaire is noon on 4th April 2025. 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/2ac6e6a7-09fa-4bf8-9065-4778f4fb81bc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 27 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 | | 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 | Ladywood | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2025 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac6e6a7-09fa-4bf8-9065-4778f4fb81bc - 27 Feb 2025 at 10:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac6e6a7-09fa-4bf8-9065-4778f4fb81bc - 11 Feb 2025 at 09:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac6e6a7-09fa-4bf8-9065-4778f4fb81bc - 10 Feb 2025 at 18:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac6e6a7-09fa-4bf8-9065-4778f4fb81bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac6e6a7-09fa-4bf8-9065-4778f4fb81bc 27th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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