--- title: "P0472 - OPEN Applications to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for the Care and Support (Supported Living) Services - DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-462a39d3-a50b-43f2-96eb-485774fb90f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-462a39d3-a50b-43f2-96eb-485774fb90f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-462a39d3-a50b-43f2-96eb-485774fb90f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-462a39d3-a50b-43f2-96eb-485774fb90f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-23" --- # P0472 - OPEN Applications to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for the Care and Support (Supported Living) Services - DPS Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-462a39d3-a50b-43f2-96eb-485774fb90f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-462a39d3-a50b-43f2-96eb-485774fb90f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-462a39d3-a50b-43f2-96eb-485774fb90f5.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently inviting applications to join its Flexible Contracting Arrangement for Care and Support (Supported Living) Services, designated under tender ID P0472. This procurement, which falls under the services category, is active and is being utilised to support individuals in living independently within their communities. The tender period commenced on 1 April 2018 and will remain open for applications until 31 March 2021, with provisions for potential extensions thereafter. The primary location for service delivery is Birmingham, within the West Midlands, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the care sector, especially those offering supported living services. Organisations that are suitably qualified and experienced in providing care packages can benefit greatly from the Flexible Contracting Arrangement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete in this market, given the emphasis on local community services and the aim to enhance independent living for vulnerable populations. ## Notice With effect from Monday 17 September 2018, Birmingham City Council will be using CareMatch to operate its Flexible Contracting Arrangement for supported living, residential care and nursing care. To apply to join this contract, please use the link below: https://www.carematchportal.com 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 Additional information: https://www.carematchportal.com 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/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 - 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 - 23 Sep 2019 at 12:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d - 17 Sep 2018 at 14:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d - 17 Sep 2018 at 14:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d - 17 Sep 2018 at 14:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d - 17 Sep 2018 at 14:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d - 17 Sep 2018 at 08:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d - 17 Sep 2018 at 08:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d - 14 Sep 2018 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d - 14 Sep 2018 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d - 14 Sep 2018 at 16:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d - 2 May 2018 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c923c7-ecc8-4575-bdb3-f15e9826115d 23rd September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.carematchportal.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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