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

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning Forensic Inpatients GP Services. This initiative is a Preliminary Market Engagement under the Provider Selection Regime, with a contract reference C385831. The procurement is managed by the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative on behalf of the Trust. Interested providers have until 5th September 2025 to express their interest and will be required to complete a PME questionnaire. Meetings with the authority are planned for 12th September 2025. The procurement pertains to the services category, with the estimated contract period starting on 1st January 2026 and potentially extending until 31st December 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those in the healthcare services sector, such as providers specialising in general-practitioner services. Its suitability for SMEs and VCSEs makes it an ideal opportunity for smaller and community-led organisations to engage in public procurement with a significant contract value of up to £202,800. Participating in this process allows businesses to potentially expand their service offerings and engage with a prominent public authority, fostering growth and development within the healthcare sector.

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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. All information can be found on the Atamis Tendering Portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Please search with the following contract title - Forensic Inpatients GP Services Pre-Market Engagement - PROC.90.025 Contract reference (Atamis) - C385831

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. All information can be found on the Atamis Tendering Portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Please search with the following contract title - Forensic Inpatients GP Services Pre-Market Engagement - PROC.90.025 Contract reference (Atamis) - C385831

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058fb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052162-2025
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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