--- title: "OPEN Applications to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for the Care and Support (Supported Living) Services - DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a375dfe-56d8-418c-9acf-758c09824f3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a375dfe-56d8-418c-9acf-758c09824f3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a375dfe-56d8-418c-9acf-758c09824f3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a375dfe-56d8-418c-9acf-758c09824f3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-05-02" --- # OPEN Applications to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for the Care and Support (Supported Living) Services - DPS Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a375dfe-56d8-418c-9acf-758c09824f3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a375dfe-56d8-418c-9acf-758c09824f3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a375dfe-56d8-418c-9acf-758c09824f3e.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for its tender titled "OPEN Applications to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for the Care and Support (Supported Living) Services - DPS." This initiative falls within the community service industry category, specifically aimed at providing care and support services that enable individuals to live independently. The Flexible Contracting Arrangements will officially commence on 1 April 2018 and remain open for applications until 31 March 2021, with the potential for extensions. Interested organisations are required to engage through Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system, In-tend, with the deadline for expressing interest dependent on the application timeline set by the council. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in care and support services. Businesses experienced in providing residential care, domestic services, or similar support solutions would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By participating, these organisations can contribute to the local community while enhancing their service offerings and capacity through collaboration with Birmingham City Council. ## Notice Birmingham City Council are inviting suitably qualified and experienced organisations to express an interest for the Provision of Service Packages for care and support (Supported Living) Care and Support (Supported Living) - 'Supported Living' is the name for services (including housing), designed to help people to stay living independently within their local community. Supported living has no legal definition but has a commonly accepted set of principles that are defined in the Reach Standards in Supported Living. Flexible Contracting Arrangements shall commence on 1 April 2018 and will remain open for applications until 31 March 2021 without the need for either party to give notice, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms. The Flexible Contracting Arrangements may be extended for two further periods after 31 March 2021 of up to twelve months each by the Council giving the Provider three months prior written notice of its intention to extend the Flexible Contracting Arrangements BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc 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 cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils 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 questionnaire. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the questionnaire using the Supplier Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065c2010-19e6-4526-9327-2db5be878943 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85144100 - Residential nursing care services - 98514000 - Domestic services ## Release History - 2 May 2018 at 12:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065c2010-19e6-4526-9327-2db5be878943 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065c2010-19e6-4526-9327-2db5be878943 2nd May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - 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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