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Provision of a mental health crisis cafe and counselling

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

04 Apr 2025 at 15:07

Award

13 Mar 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of a mental health crisis cafe and counselling services. The procurement falls within the industry category of "Miscellaneous health services" under CPV 85140000. Located in Birmingham, this notice transitions from intention to award to the official award, with a contract start date of 01 April 2025 and end date of 31 March 2026. Key procurement stages included the standstill period ending 26 March 2025, during which no conflicts were declared. The contract is valued at £269,912 and is awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement process used was a direct award procedure without prior call for competition.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, especially those with a background in providing crisis support and counselling. Companies with proven ability to deliver health services under previous contracts will find this procurement an attractive opportunity. The direct award to well-qualified suppliers like Oasis Mental Health Support suggests that organisations with a robust track record and regional operational presence in locations such as Solihull are particularly well-suited to compete effectively for similar future contracts. This contract not only provides immediate business growth prospects but also strengthens the provider's profile and service portfolio in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a mental health crisis cafe and counselling

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 a mental health crisis cafe and counselling services in Solihull

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-04ece4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013204-2025
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
£264,231 £100K-£500K

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

OASIS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

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