Tender

Community Counselling - Opportunity for Third Sector

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Sep 2025 at 15:25

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29 Sep 2025 at 12:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the buyer, has initiated a tender process for Community Counselling services targeted at third sector and charity organisations. This project spans Birmingham and Solihull and is segmented into six lots covering different localities including Central, North, East, South, West, and Solihull. The procurement falls under the services category with a CPV classification of "Counselling services." Interested parties must note that this tender operates under a competitive procedure via the Provider Selection Regime and has a financial evaluation criterion based on a "Cost per £ Benefit" formula. The tender process was published on 29th September 2025 and will close on 3rd November 2025. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to community support through counselling services. Organisations specialising in mental health support, community services, and regional healthcare initiatives would find this opportunity particularly commensurate. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain substantial partnerships within the public health sector, and contribute positively to community well-being. For further participation details, interested businesses should register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Counselling - Opportunity for Third Sector

Notice Description

This is an opportunity for third sector/charity organisations for Community Counselling services across Birmingham and Solihull localities. Full information regarding the service and allocated budget can be found within the tender documents. This is a competitive procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The competition is being run by Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative on behalf of Birmingham Mental Health Provider Collaborative. This procurement is split into 6 lots - Central, North, East, South, West, Solihull. More information on partnership can be found within the specification. Financials will be evaluated on a "Cost per PS Benefit" formula, which can be found within the invitation to tender. For any issues and assistance accessing the opportunity please contact the authority via Atamis. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Opportunity reference - C387018 Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08152f74-5322-4819-a193-579e2fbba4bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d01523d-8ccf-44a3-84f6-b47305a87e9d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£718,317 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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