The indicative timetables for the assessment and award of each of the above contracts has changed. The Council is now working towards contract award dates of no later than 24 April 2023 although it should be noted that this date is indicative and could be subject to change.

The Fee Structure, in Schedule 14 of the Flexible Contracting Arrangement, sets out details of fees payable from 3 April 2023. If there is a delay in awarding the Flexible Contracting Arrangement, the intention will be to backdate the 2023/2024 fee rates for providers awarded a 2023 Flexible Contracting Arrangement/Framework Agreement as part of the initial opening of the Flexible Contracting Arrangement.

The contract award process will be via a letter emailed to you by no later than 24 April 2023 (noting this may be subject to change). The details of this mailbox will be circulated nearer the time to allow you to identify this important correspondence.

Your application will continue to show the status “Awaiting Approval” or “In-Review” within the CareMatch Portal until contracts are awarded.

The initial tender period for the Flexible Contracting Arrangements for the provision of Care Homes with and without Nursing Services and Care and Support (Supported Living) is temporarily closed pending the outcome of this initial procurement. The Flexible Contracting Arrangement application process is anticipated to reopen 24 April 2023 for the remainder of the contract term. New applications/reapplications can be made at this time. Providers will be notified when the tender reopens via the Tender Opportunities page on Shaping the Market and this weekly ‘What’s New’ provider bulletin, which is also published below;

Tender Opportunities page on Shaping the Market

Care services providers' bulletin (birmingham.gov.uk)

The tender for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Home Support Sensory Loss is closed and will not re-open.

Please note that Commissioners and members of the Market Intelligence Team will not be able to respond to queries about individual applications whilst the regulated procurement process is ongoing.