Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for the provision of ante and post natal mental health support. The procurement falls under the miscellaneous health services industry category and is located in Birmingham, UK (UKG region). The process is currently in the Award stage, with the standstill period beginning on 13 March 2025, during which any representations must be made by 26 March 2025 to Gail Bloxham at gail.bloxham@nhs.net. The procurement follows a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of the directive. The contract, valued at £101,139 GBP, was approved by the BSMHFT MHPC Commissioning Committee on 3 March 2025, with no conflicts declared. The intended awardee is Arcacia Family Support.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in health services to expand their reach and capabilities. As the contract is designed to support ante and post natal mental health, organisations with experience in these areas will be well-suited to provide the necessary care and support. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate a successful track record in similar previous arrangements will have a competitive advantage. Given the nature of the provider selection regime and the specific requirements set forth, firms with a strong understanding of NHS protocols and mental health treatment services will find this tender aligned with their expertise and growth objectives.

Award, Contract

Provision of ante and post natal mental health support

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

13th March 2025 16:19:26 PM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04ecf8

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Award Procedure Without Prior Publication Of A Call For Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85140000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Name

Gail Bloxham

Buyer Email

gail.bloxham@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Birmingham

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

ARCACIA FAMILY SUPPORT

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Provision of ante and post natal mental health support

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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