--- title: "P0940 - Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service (BCELS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48b5d62b-eec7-4729-aa5b-8cd49d80e5cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48b5d62b-eec7-4729-aa5b-8cd49d80e5cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48b5d62b-eec7-4729-aa5b-8cd49d80e5cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48b5d62b-eec7-4729-aa5b-8cd49d80e5cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-11" --- # P0940 - Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service (BCELS) Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48b5d62b-eec7-4729-aa5b-8cd49d80e5cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48b5d62b-eec7-4729-aa5b-8cd49d80e5cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48b5d62b-eec7-4729-aa5b-8cd49d80e5cc.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "P0940 - Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service (BCELS)," aimed at providing essential support services to promote independent living for citizens. This project falls under the "Hospital support services" category within the broader context of community health and maintenance services. The procurement process is open and above-threshold, with the tender period ending at noon on 24th October 2024. This contract is to be implemented in Birmingham, West Midlands, starting from 1st April 2025 and initially running for five years, with the possibility of a five-year extension based on performance and funding. Additional requirements, including Dynamic Pressure Mattresses and Birmingham Technology Enabled Care, may lead to modifications in the contract, subject to governance decisions. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in community health services, hospital support, and repair and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to participate. The BCELS contract will offer a stable five-year engagement with the potential for an extension, providing long-term business growth opportunities. With an estimated combined contract modification value of £67,000,000, this tender allows businesses to plan and deliver high-impact solutions, making it a valuable opportunity for those looking to expand their service offerings in the healthcare sector. ## Notice The Council wishes to a contract for the provision of Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service (BCELS). The aim is to provide a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service (BCELS) that enables citizens to live as independently as possible, in their chosen home, and enables Health and Social Care Services to function effectively and without delay, preventing citizens from developing more complex needs and protecting them and their carers from harm or injury. The new contract will commence on 1 April 2025 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 5 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability with a proposed review in Year 3 and as well as a contract extension review in Year 5. The contract will be awarded to a single provider. The 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 Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. Please note TUPE will apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix 8 - TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc 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 Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 24th October 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc The following potential requirements have been identified at the time of this tendering opportunity and may result in a contract modification: o Dynamic Pressure Mattresses (DPM); estimated value ?12,000,000. o Solihull Community Equipment Loans Service; estimated value ?19,000,000. o Birmingham Technology Enabled Care; estimated value ?36,000,000. o The total value of identified potential contract modifications is ?67,000,000. Note any potential modification will be subject to governance decisions and made in agreement with the provider if required. 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/f393da24-b7be-474d-853f-f6beda767b05 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 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 | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 85110000 - Hospital and related services - 85112000 - Hospital support services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f393da24-b7be-474d-853f-f6beda767b05 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f393da24-b7be-474d-853f-f6beda767b05 11th September 2024 - 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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