Application to Join the Flexible Contracting Arrangement for the Provision of Service Packages in Care Homes with and Without Nursing for Persons over the age of 65

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 over the age of 65

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.

If you have any questions on how to use this web site please contact the SProc.Net Support team through the live chat function found on the bottom left of the web page or call 0844 371 0218. If this number is inoperative due to a fault then please contact Birmingham City Council on 0121 464 8000.

Any clarifications / queries regarding this questionnaire, please email

Homecare2018Clarifications@birmingham.gov.uk

Potential Supplier's should note that there is a maximum file upload size of 28.6mb per document to the

'SProc.Net' website and where you have a large number of documents or documents which are close to the

28.6mb file size limit, you MUST ensure you allow plenty of time for uploading of your submission prior to the deadline for submissions.

Suppliers are reminded that applications must be fully uploaded into the 'SProc.Net' system by the designated closing date and time for submissions. Suppliers MUST upload all documents in advance of the deadline if they want them to be considered as part of their submission. Any enrolments submitted after this time (as determined by the SProc.Net web server) will NOT be considered.

No hard copy applications will be accepted.