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title: "SOL - Supported Living Services FCA (Re-Opening 2024)"
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# SOL - Supported Living Services FCA (Re-Opening 2024)

Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58123524-4444-4c78-bdb3-c83cdf60b1fb

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## Summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC) is reopening the Supported Living Services Flexible Contracting Arrangement (FCA) for 2024. This open procurement process is aimed at providers of supported living services to adults within or close to Solihull. The registration period for this tender ends on 4 October 2024, and the services are set to commence on 1 April 2025. The FCA, which falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV: 85000000), features a variety of social work services, including those without and with accommodation. This open procedure invites both new and previously unsuccessful bidders to apply, with the Council potentially reopening the FCA annually to allow additional opportunities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By securing a place on this FCA, service providers can establish a long-term relationship with Solihull MBC, opening avenues for recurrent service delivery whenever the Council requires supported living services. Given the flexibility and periodic reopening of the FCA, companies that demonstrate consistent quality and adherence to eligibility criteria will find this an advantageous prospect for consistent growth and sustained business opportunities within the West Midlands region.

## Notice

Solihull MBC are re-opening the Supported Living Services Flexible Contracting Arrangement (FCA) to apply new bidders to apply and previously unsuccessful bidders to reapply. The FCA will be with a range of providers to provide supported living services to adults who meet eligibility criteria. Delivery of services will be required within or close to the borough. The FCA will be used by the Council's brokerage team to make purchases of supported living services as and when these are required by the Council. The Council is not committing to any volumes through this process. The Council may open the FCA on an annual basis for new tenderers to have the opportunity to obtain a place on the FCA. The FCA will be for an initial term up to (date) with options to extend for up to 24 months plus 24 months. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1600a29-36a4-48e7-bfa0-3c8c7c099865 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| 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
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2024 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1600a29-36a4-48e7-bfa0-3c8c7c099865

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1600a29-36a4-48e7-bfa0-3c8c7c099865
  2nd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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