Planning

Forensic Inpatients GP Services Pre-Market Engagement

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 15:19

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for Forensic Inpatient GP Services under the Provider Selection Regime. This process is being conducted by the Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative and focuses on providing specialist healthcare services. The opportunity is classified under the industry category of General-practitioner services, with a procurement value estimated at £169,000. Interested parties must express their interest by 5th September 2025 to participate in preliminary market engagement activities, including a questionnaire and meetings. The procurement is to take place in the UKG31 region, with further notices to be issued on 1st October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in healthcare, particularly those with expertise in forensic medical services. Businesses capable of providing innovative and tailored GP services for forensic inpatients will find this procurement especially relevant, as it allows them to leverage their expertise in a competitive market. Participating in the preliminary market engagement can enable businesses to shape the procurement process and strengthen their chances of being selected, fostering long-term partnerships with the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Inpatients GP Services Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for Forensic Inpatient GP Services .<br/><br/>This procurement is being conducted by Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL) on behalf of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSHMFT).<br/><br/>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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice for forensic inpatient GP services, full details of the service can be found within the specification.

Expressions of interest are to be made before September 5th, all providers who have submitted such expressions will be provided with a copy of the PME questionnaire and a meeting slot with the authority.

The PME will help inform the authority of applicable PSR routes for this procurement.

This process is being conducted by Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL) on behalf of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) Additional information: Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice for forensic inpatient GP services, full details of the service can be found within the specification.

Expressions of interest are to be made before September 5th, all providers who have submitted such expressions will be provided with a copy of the PME questionnaire and a meeting slot with the authority.

The PME will help inform the authority of applicable PSR routes for this procurement.

This process is being conducted by Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL) on behalf of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT)

All provided contract values and contract publication dates are estimated and subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058fbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052148-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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