--- title: "Home support for adults at approved premises and at HM Prison Birmingham" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d0eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d0eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d0eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d0eb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-22" --- # Home support for adults at approved premises and at HM Prison Birmingham Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d0eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d0eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d0eb.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of home support services for adults at approved premises and HM Prison Birmingham. The tender invites applications under a Light Touch Open Procedure, guided by UK legislation. The buyer, Birmingham City Council, requires submissions via the 'in-tend' e-tendering system by 18th August 2026. This contract aims to deliver services that enhance quality of life and promote independence for adults at these facilities in Birmingham, with a budget of up to £2,617,024 over a contracted period from 1st November 2026, lasting five years with a potential two-year extension. The procurement focuses on social work services within the West Midlands region (UKG31), prioritising quality and social value. This opportunity offers a substantial growth avenue for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those adept in delivering care in sensitive environments like prisons and approved premises. Well-suited contenders are those with experience in service delivery that enhances user satisfaction and promotes independence and wellbeing. The contract provides a long-term partnership opportunity for a single provider, fostering stability and potential expansion in public sector service delivery. It's an excellent fit for firms committed to ensuring quality, dignity, and informed service provision, in alignment with the core principles of the Care Act. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (the "Council") wishes to establish a Light Touch Open Procedure for the provision of home support for adults at approved premises and at HM Prison Birmingham. The Care Act became law in June 2014; Section 76 of the Act sets out the responsibilities for the provision of care and support for adult prisoners. Where it appears that adults in prison have needs for care and support, they should have their needs assessed by the local authority and where they meet eligibility criteria; have services provided by the local authority. In essence prisoners are entitled to receive the same access and provision of services as if they were a member of the local community. Approved Premises are residential facilities that provide supervision and support for high-risk offenders released from custody, acting as a bridge between prison and community life. The referral processes for social care will be in place from the start of the contract and individuals will also have the right to self-refer. The Council will be responsible for all prisoners who satisfy the eligibility criteria. However, where a prisoner does not satisfy the eligibility criteria then any needs will continue to be met by the Prison. The Provider shall ensure that the following aims and objectives of the service are achieved: * Enhanced quality of life for people in Prisons and Approved Premises with unmet, eligible adult social care needs; * Reduction in the need for care and support in association with appropriate agencies; * Service users have a positive experience of Care; * Safeguarding for adults whose circumstances make them vulnerable and protection from avoidable harm as set out in the Care Act; * Improvements and maintenance of an individuals' health and wellbeing through increased independence, choice, control, dignity and quality of life; * Promotion of independence, enabling the person to be an active member of society; * Provision of a person-centred service, responsive to the needs and circumstances of individuals; * Support to maximise independence after illness or disability through working within a rehabilitation, reablement and enablement philosophy; * Provision of a high-quality service in terms of access, the individuals' experience and outcomes based on evidence of effectiveness; * Increased levels of Service User satisfaction, enabling Service Users to have a real say in how support and services will be developed in the future, ensuring that people are at the heart of any decision that affects their life; * Provision of clear information so that people can make informed choices. The contract will commence on 1st November 2026 and will be in place for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. The contract will be awarded to a single provider. Please note TUPE will apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix A P0866_2027 TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Up to 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069202-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - 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 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,180,854 | | Lots value | £2,180,854 | | 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 | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2026 at 13:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069202-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069202-2026 22nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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