--- title: "QU081 - Request for an external Shared Lives provider - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-864426d2-37d9-491c-9a6c-281fbfe98128" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-864426d2-37d9-491c-9a6c-281fbfe98128" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-864426d2-37d9-491c-9a6c-281fbfe98128.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-864426d2-37d9-491c-9a6c-281fbfe98128.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-20" --- # QU081 - Request for an external Shared Lives provider - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-864426d2-37d9-491c-9a6c-281fbfe98128 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-864426d2-37d9-491c-9a6c-281fbfe98128) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-864426d2-37d9-491c-9a6c-281fbfe98128.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has completed a public procurement process titled "QU081 - Request for an external Shared Lives provider - AWARD" under the health and social work services category. The procurement was initiated to expand the Shared Lives service, specifically targeting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and older adults. The contract period spans from 2nd October 2017 to 1st October 2018, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure. This tender process included a deadline for completion of applications by noon on 1st September 2017, which was managed through the council's e-tendering system, In-tend. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those focused on providing welfare services for the elderly and community health services. Companies capable of recruiting and managing staff, ensuring high compatibility and training standards for Shared Lives Carers, and adept at promoting their services could find this tender highly beneficial for growth. Firms interested in expanding their service offerings within this sector, especially those that can deliver long-term and respite placements, are encouraged to engage with this tender. ## Notice Birmingham City Council is looking to expand its Shared Lives service and increase significantly the uptake of Shared Lives placements. We currently have an in house service provider but recognise that working with an external provider as well as our internal service will increase the number of shared lives placements. We need a service that offers both long term and respite placements and is available to a people with learning disabilities, transitions/care leavers, people with Mental Health needs, older people/people with early stages of dementia. The provider will be required to:- * Recruit, select and manage staff to develop and deliver the shared lives scheme in accordance with regulations * Recruit appropriately skilled and experienced Shared Lives Carers * Ensure compatibility between the service users and the shared lives carer * Ensure carers are adequately trained to perform their duties to the required standard * Provide the carer with appropriate support and guidance * Provide service users with appropriate information about the scheme and his/her rights and responsibilities * Promote their service within the Council to generate appropriate referrals Birmingham City 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 quotation documentation. 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 or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon 1st September 2017 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef91753b-42cc-4163-86ea-f65c231d8949 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2018 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PSS (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 20 Nov 2017 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef91753b-42cc-4163-86ea-f65c231d8949 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef91753b-42cc-4163-86ea-f65c231d8949 20th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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