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title: "SOL - Supported Living Services FCA (Re-Opening 2021)"
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# SOL - Supported Living Services FCA (Re-Opening 2021)

Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e506df5f-7b1d-4c54-a8ec-1ef05e343d60

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## Summary

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (Solihull MBC) is currently undertaking a tender process for the "Supported Living Services FCA (Re-Opening 2021)", aimed at establishing a Flexible Contracting Arrangement for supported living services within the West Midlands region. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is set to conclude on 7th June 2021. Services are expected to be delivered within or close to the borough, with the initial contract term running until 31st March 2023, including options for 24-month extensions. The process employs an open procurement method, welcoming new bidders as well as previously unsuccessful bidders to apply.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focused on supported living solutions for adults. Companies that are agile and can offer a range of supported living services are well-suited to compete, as the council seeks a diverse range of providers to enhance its service offerings. As there is no commitment to specific volumes, businesses that can provide flexible, responsive services may find this to be a particularly advantageous procurement opportunity.

## 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 31st March 2023 with options to extend for up to 24 months plus 24 months. Additional information: Documents can be downloaded and submitted at www.csw-jets.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0239b077-0efb-4366-8c3f-c947be6c917e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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

- 27 Apr 2021 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0239b077-0efb-4366-8c3f-c947be6c917e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0239b077-0efb-4366-8c3f-c947be6c917e
  27th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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