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Community Counselling - Opportunity for Third Sector - PROC.90.0029

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, has initiated an open procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for Community Counselling services, designated as PROC.90.0029. This tender serves multiple areas within Birmingham and Solihull, divided into six lots: Central, North, East, South, West, and Solihull. The procurement targets the counselling services industry and is active as of 29th September 2025. Interested providers should make their submissions via the Atamis portal by 3rd November 2025. Evaluation of proposals will focus on a "Cost per £ Benefit" formula. The service contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with an initial term of two years and an option to extend to 2029, contingent on funding.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for third sector and charity organisations specialising in mental health and counselling services, particularly those capable of forming partnerships to manage services across multiple localities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are especially encouraged to apply, fostering potential growth through collaboration and contribution to the public health sector. Successful bidders will benefit from considerable financial allocations across the different lots, with an overall tender value of £718,317 GBP, promoting community welfare and service efficiency across the region. The procurement's open procedure invites fair competition, potentially enhancing the bidders' regional presence and influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Counselling - Opportunity for Third Sector - PROC.90.0029

Notice Description

This is an opportunity for third sector/charity organisations for Community Counselling services across Birmingham and Solihull localities. Full information regarding the service and allocated budget can be found within the tender documents. This is a competitive procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The competition is being run by Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative on behalf of Birmingham Mental Health Provider Collaborative. This procurement is split into 6 lots - Central, North, East, South, West, Solihull. More information on partnership can be found within the specification. Financials will be evaluated on a "Cost per PS Benefit" formula, which can be found within the invitation to tender. PLEASE NOTE - Providers are able to bid for all six lots, there is no limit of 5 lots as this notice prescribes, this was simply put forward due to system restrictions. For any issues and assistance accessing the opportunity please contact the authority via Atamis.

Lot Information

Central

Locality - Central Birmingham

Renewal: This contract will be for an initial 2 years, with a possibility to extend for a further 2 years (1+1) dependant upon available funding.

East

Locality - East Birmingham

Renewal: This contract will be for an initial 2 years, with a possibility to extend for a further 2 years (1+1) dependant upon available funding.

West

Locality - West Birmingham

Renewal: This contract will be for an initial 2 years, with a possibility to extend for a further 2 years (1+1) dependant upon available funding.

Solihull

Locality - Solihull

Renewal: This contract will be for an initial 2 years, with a possibility to extend for a further 2 years (1+1) dependant upon available funding.

South

Locality - South Birmingham

Renewal: This contract will be for an initial 2 years, with a possibility to extend for a further 2 years (1+1) dependant upon available funding.

North

Locality - North Birmingham

Renewal: This contract will be for an initial 2 years, with a possibility to extend for a further 2 years (1+1) dependant upon available funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060651-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£718,317 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£718,317 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM 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
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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