--- title: "P0429B - Application to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for the Provision of Service Packages in Care Homes WITH and WITHOUT NURSING FOR PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 65 - LOT 1" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8bca70e-d602-4299-a4db-b04aabb35ea9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8bca70e-d602-4299-a4db-b04aabb35ea9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8bca70e-d602-4299-a4db-b04aabb35ea9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8bca70e-d602-4299-a4db-b04aabb35ea9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-06" --- # P0429B - Application to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for the Provision of Service Packages in Care Homes WITH and WITHOUT NURSING FOR PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 65 - LOT 1 Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8bca70e-d602-4299-a4db-b04aabb35ea9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8bca70e-d602-4299-a4db-b04aabb35ea9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8bca70e-d602-4299-a4db-b04aabb35ea9.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is inviting qualified organisations to participate in the tender for the provision of service packages in care homes, specifically targeting individuals under the age of 65. The contract is titled "P0429B - Application to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for the Provision of Service Packages in Care Homes WITH and WITHOUT NURSING FOR PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 65 - LOT 1." The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the period closing on 7th February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will last until 31st March 2021, with potential extensions. The main procurement category is social services, with specific classification codes including residential nursing care services and supply services of nursing personnel, based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social care services, particularly those providing nursing and residential care. Care homes with the capability to offer both nursing and non-nursing services are encouraged to apply, as the council seeks providers who can meet complex health needs and ensure high-quality personal care. As competitors in this tender are likely to include both larger service providers and specialized nursing organisations, companies well-versed in regulatory compliance and equipped with skilled staff will be particularly well-suited to submit proposals and thrive in this contracting arrangement. ## Notice 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. LOT 1: 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 April 2018 and shall automatically expire on 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 BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the questionnaire. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the questionnaire no later than 17:00 hours on 7th February 2018 using the Supplier Portal. 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/cdc29d91-b744-46bd-bc1c-f4a819058622 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel - 85144100 - Residential nursing care services - 85320000 - Social services - 98514000 - Domestic services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2018 at 12:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc29d91-b744-46bd-bc1c-f4a819058622 - 9 Jan 2018 at 17:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc29d91-b744-46bd-bc1c-f4a819058622 - 22 Dec 2017 at 19:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc29d91-b744-46bd-bc1c-f4a819058622 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc29d91-b744-46bd-bc1c-f4a819058622 6th February 2018 - 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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