Opportunity Overview
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...
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...
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| Issuing agency | Birmingham City Council |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| Estimated value | $2.8M |
| Published | July 22, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | August 18, 2026 |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | August 09, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
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