--- title: "Vulnerable Adults Support for Disabilities and Mental Health Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ef0f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ef0f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ef0f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ef0f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-22" --- # Vulnerable Adults Support for Disabilities and Mental Health Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ef0f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ef0f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ef0f.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has initiated a public procurement process for the contract titled "Vulnerable Adults Support for Disabilities and Mental Health Services". This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category and is based in Birmingham, UK. The procurement is currently in the tendering stage, with a deadline for submissions set for noon on 17th December 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2022, lasting for an initial period of five years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years, contingent on satisfactory performance and available funding. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in providing support services for vulnerable adults, particularly those experienced in working with individuals with disabilities and mental health support needs. Companies that offer lead worker services or community-based supported accommodation solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system also facilitates access to important contractual details, enabling potential suppliers to prepare comprehensive bids that align with the council's service requirements. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish Contracts for the provision of vulnerable adult support for disabilities and mental health universal, targeted and accommodation support.The services will be procured as set out in the following Lots with sub lots for Lots 1 and 2 listed below:Lot 1 - Adults with Learning Disabilities (Aged 18yrs and over)1.1 - Lead Worker1.2 - Supported accommodationLot 2 - Adults with Mental Health Support Need (Aged 18yrs and over)2.1 - Lead Worker2.2 - Supported accommodationLot 3 - Adults with Physical/Sensory Disabilities (Aged 18yrs and over)3.1 - Lead Worker ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Adults with Learning Disabilities (Aged 18yrs and over) Lead Worker Services will provide face to face support and access to relevant services for adults with learning disabilities support needs alongside advice and information and sign posting and support to access the relevant services. The services will operate in three ways:* Offer advice, information and guidance.* Offer short term, intensive support interventions to assist a citizen to regain their independence and connect to local resources and support networks. * The Lead Workers will also provide a longer term on - going engagement to enable citizens to continue living independently within their own homes, support duration and intensity will be dependent upon the individual support need requirements and reviewed on a regular basis. Options: With an option to extend up to 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Lot 1 - Adults with Learning Disabilities (Aged 18 yrs and over) Support delivery through community based supported accommodation for adults with learning disabilities support needs. This type of provision bridges the gap for people whose support needs fall between living within their own homes and the thresholds for statutory care such as supported living or registered care homes. For some, this provision may be part of their step - down journey into their own tenancy and for others it may be longer term, with flexible levels of support delivery. Options: With an option to extend up to 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Lot 2 - Adults with Mental Health Support Need (Aged 18yrs and over) Lead Worker Services will provide face to face support and access to relevant services for adults with mental health support needs alongside advice and information and sign posting and support to access the relevant services. The services will operate in three ways:* Offer advice, information and guidance.* Offer short term, intensive support interventions to assist a citizen to regain their independence and connect to local resources and support networks. * The Lead Workers will also provide a longer term on - going engagement to enable citizens to continue living independently within their own homes, support duration and intensity will be dependent upon the individual support need requirements and reviewed on a regular basis. Options: With an option to extend up to 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Lot 2 - Adults with Mental Health Support Need (Aged 18 yrs and over) Support delivery through community based supported accommodation for adults with mental health support needs. This type of provision bridges the gap for people whose support needs fall between living within their own homes and the thresholds for statutory care such as supported living or registered care homes. For some, this provision may be part of their step - down journey into their own tenancy and for others it may be longer term, with flexible levels of support delivery. Options: With an option to extend up to 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Lot 3 - Adults with Physical or Sensory Disabilities (Aged 18yrs and over) Lead Worker Services will provide face to face support and access to relevant services for adults with physical or sensory (impairment) disabilities support needs alongside advice and information and sign posting and support to access the relevant services. The services will operate in three ways:* Offer advice, information and guidance.* Offer short term, intensive support interventions to assist a citizen to regain their independence and connect to local resources and support networks. * The Lead Workers will also provide a longer term on - going engagement to enable citizens to continue living independently within their own homes, support duration and intensity will be dependent upon the individual support need requirements and reviewed on a regular basis. Options: With an option to extend up to 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026530-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,974,427 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | 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 | TLG31 Birmingham | ## 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 - 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 - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2021 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026530-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.finditinbirmingham.com - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamccIf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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