Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c12-60ee-7063-9ed7-0421292ef5e5/qu081-request-for-an-external-shared-lives-provider-award awarded GB open procedure # QU081 - Request for an external Shared Lives provider - AWARD [Birmingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birmingham-city-council) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Nov 2017 Deadline Closed 1 Sept 2017 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Birmingham City Council is looking to expand its Shared Lives service and increase significantly the uptake of Shared Lives placements. We currently have an in house service provider but recognise that working with an external provider as well as our internal service will increase the number of shared lives placements. We need a service that offers both long term and respite placements and is available to a people with learning disabilities, transitions/care leavers, people with Mental Health needs, older people/people with early stages of dementia. ### The provider will be required to:- • Recruit, select and manage staff to develop and deliver the shared lives scheme in accordance with regulations • Recruit appropriately skilled and experienced Shared Lives Carers • Ensure compatibility between the service users and the shared lives carer • Ensure carers are adequately trained to perform their duties to the required standard • Provide the carer with appropriate support and guidance • Provide service users with appropriate information about the scheme and his/her rights and responsibilities • Promote their service within the Council to generate appropriate referrals Birmingham City Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/) and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon 1st September 2017 via the 'in-tend' system [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc) Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/864426d2-37d9-491c-9a6c-281fbfe98128) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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