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Forensic Inpatients GP Services Pre-Market Engagement - PROC.90.025

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 15:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust is initiating a tender for forensic inpatients GP services under the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) stage, focusing on the services industry category. This procurement is led by the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL) with the contract scheduled to begin on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026, with a potential extension to 31st December 2028. The organisation is involved in preliminary planning, welcoming expressions of interest by 5th September 2025, ahead of inviting interested providers for discussions currently planned for 12th September 2025. This notice aims to engage the market and ensure compliance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), foreseeing a future notice by 1st October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing general-practitioner services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this procurement could result in a significant contract valued at approximately £169,000 net, providing access to sustained work within the central government public authority framework. SMEs and VCSEs well-versed in the requirements of the mental health sector, particularly those with experience in forensic settings, would be ideally positioned to leverage their expertise and meet the specifications of this contract. Participating in the PME process offers an advantageous entry point to position services effectively for this upcoming opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Inpatients GP Services Pre-Market Engagement - PROC.90.025

Notice Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for Forensic Inpatient GP Services . This procurement is being conducted by Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL) on behalf of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSHMFT). The full detail regarding the service can be found within the service specification the tender portal. Contract start dates are estimations subject to required compliance for PSR routes following market engagement.

Planning Information

This notice is for Preliminary Market Engagement (PME). All providers who submit a submission of interest will receive a PME questionnaire as well as an invitation slot to meet the authority (currently planned for 12th September). The deadline for expressions of interest is 5th September.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058fb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052139-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£169,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ali Babu
Contact Email
ali.babu@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 3RB
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
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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