--- title: "OPEN Applications to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for Care Homes With and Without Nursing Services For Persons Under the age of 65 - DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6437cee-e5f3-4dba-9b09-62bac802203d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6437cee-e5f3-4dba-9b09-62bac802203d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6437cee-e5f3-4dba-9b09-62bac802203d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6437cee-e5f3-4dba-9b09-62bac802203d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-27" --- # OPEN Applications to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for Care Homes With and Without Nursing Services For Persons Under the age of 65 - DPS Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6437cee-e5f3-4dba-9b09-62bac802203d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6437cee-e5f3-4dba-9b09-62bac802203d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6437cee-e5f3-4dba-9b09-62bac802203d.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is inviting applications for the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for Care Homes with and without nursing services for persons under the age of 65. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage. Proposals for this contract must be submitted by 31 March 2021, with the arrangement having commenced on 1 May 2018. This opportunity falls under the category of community service provision, specifically focusing on residential nursing care services. Interested businesses can find further details through the Birmingham City Council's CareMatch portal. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to join Birmingham City Council's roster of service providers. Organizations that specialise in residential care services, particularly those with capabilities in providing care packages for both nursing and non-nursing homes, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this flexible contracting arrangement can help enhance business visibility and foster growth in the care services sector within the West Midlands region. ## 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 in Care Homes With and Without Nursing for Persons under the age of 65. CARE HOMES WITH NURSING - Homes regulated and registered by the Care Quality Commission, to provide the same help and assistance with personal care as those without nursing care but they also have professional registered nurses and experienced care assistants in constant attendance that can provide 24-hour nursing care services for more complex health needs. These homes are for people who have been assessed as requiring a health care professional (nurse) delivering elements of care. CARE HOMES WITHOUT NURSING Homes regulated and registered by the Care Quality Commission where people live either short, temporary or long term. The homes provide help and assistance with personal care, continence management, food and diet and simple treatments. Flexible Contracting Arrangements shall commence on 1 May 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ad1748-54ee-4523-b7c1-cb7c9f7c43b5 | | 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 | 27 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 - 27 Sep 2018 at 11:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ad1748-54ee-4523-b7c1-cb7c9f7c43b5 - 27 Sep 2018 at 10:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ad1748-54ee-4523-b7c1-cb7c9f7c43b5 - 2 May 2018 at 11:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ad1748-54ee-4523-b7c1-cb7c9f7c43b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ad1748-54ee-4523-b7c1-cb7c9f7c43b5 27th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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