Award

Provision of Talking Therapies Service

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

28 Jan 2026 at 17:18

TenderUpdate

11 Apr 2025 at 15:10

Award

13 Mar 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the provision of talking therapies services, managed by the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, is currently in the award and update phase under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This latest contract modification, dated 28 January 2026, involves an increase in the activity levels for talking therapies from 5,685 to 6,907 cases, reflecting an additional investment of £784,682. The services fall within the miscellaneous health services category, and the contract duration is 360 days, primarily located in the Birmingham, UKG3 region. The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime regulations, and the contract does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in providing talking therapies. Businesses that are adaptable, experienced in handling NHS contracts, and capable of delivering high-volume therapeutic services may find this procurement process favourable. The principal supplier, Living Well Consortium, benefits from the trust and confidence of the commissioning body, indicating strong performance potential under the new contract. Companies with similar capabilities or those seeking to partner with established providers can leverage this tender to enhance their service offerings and expand their market presence in the health services sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Talking Therapies Service

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

The modification to include additional recurrent talking therapies activity and allocation of Autumn Statement funding.

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-04ece2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007774-2026
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, SME

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
£7,220,522 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months 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
Gail Bloxham
Contact Email
gail.bloxham@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
N/A
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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LIVING WELL

LIVING WELL CONSORTIUM

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