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Provision of talking spaces, helpline, residential homes and community development workers

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Apr 2025 at 14:32

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13 Mar 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of talking spaces, a helpline, residential homes, and community development workers. Classified under "Miscellaneous health services" (CPV code: 85140000), this service contract was designed to enhance mental health services in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations 2023, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Approved on 3rd March 2025, and formally awarded starting 1st April 2025, this contract will run until 31st March 2028 with an estimated total value of £12,946,818 for its duration. Any representations by providers were to be submitted by 26th March 2025. The procurement method utilised was a direct award process without prior publication, confirming the award without a competitive call for competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for service providers specialising in mental health services, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive support including talking therapies, residential care, and community engagement. Ideal candidates include large-scale mental health organisations and providers with a proven track record in similar service delivery. Businesses awarded this contract stand to benefit from a multi-year engagement with a reputable public health organisation, ensuring stable and continuous service delivery. Furthermore, the option to extend the contract by up to two additional years presents further growth and continuity opportunities within the community.

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Notice Title

Provision of talking spaces, helpline, residential homes and community development workers

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 26 March 2025 to gail.bloxham@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The award decision was approved by BSMHFT MHPC Commissioning Committee on 3 March 2025. No conflicts were declared. Key criteria were presented and the current provider is able to demonstrate that they have delivered under their previous contractual arrangement and BSMHFT is confident that this delivery will continue under a new contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Talking Space, Helpline, Residential Homes and Community Development Workers within Birmingham and Solihull.

Options: The contracting authority will review against delivery and determine if extension will be made in future; options include extending for a further 12 months on two occasions or in line with the lead contract

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 26 March 2025 to gail.bloxham@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ecae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013178-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,674,319 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH 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
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM MIND

Further Information

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