--- title: "P0471 - 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-deb500b8-8f7f-494c-a865-bc81f60237d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-deb500b8-8f7f-494c-a865-bc81f60237d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-deb500b8-8f7f-494c-a865-bc81f60237d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-deb500b8-8f7f-494c-a865-bc81f60237d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-13" --- # P0471 - 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: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-deb500b8-8f7f-494c-a865-bc81f60237d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-deb500b8-8f7f-494c-a865-bc81f60237d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-deb500b8-8f7f-494c-a865-bc81f60237d4.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently facilitating the procurement process titled "P0471 - OPEN Applications to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for Care Homes With and Without Nursing Services For Persons Under the age of 65 - DPS." This initiative falls within the services sector, specifically focusing on community services and care provisions. The procurement is at the active stage and will accept applications until 31 March 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2022, with the potential for extension. Prospective applicants are required to register through the CareMatch system to express their interest. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the care services industry, such as residential care providers, nursing facilities, and domestic service companies. Qualified and experienced organisations that can provide comprehensive care packages, including nursing personnel, are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this framework, businesses can enhance their service offerings and potentially establish long-term relationships with the council, contributing to their growth in the public sector. ## 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 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/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 - 98514000 - Domestic services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2018 at 13:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 - 17 Sep 2018 at 14:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 - 17 Sep 2018 at 14:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 - 17 Sep 2018 at 14:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 - 17 Sep 2018 at 14:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 - 17 Sep 2018 at 08:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 - 17 Sep 2018 at 08:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 - 14 Sep 2018 at 16:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 - 14 Sep 2018 at 16:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 - 2 May 2018 at 12:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 - 2 May 2018 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3116806d-95b0-46ac-81d8-cd99143b6fb3 13th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract - https://www.carematchportal.com Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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