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Welfare Rights support for SMI

BLACK COUNTRY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Oct 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Welfare Rights support for SMI" was conducted by the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority headquartered in Wolverhampton, UK. The contract has been awarded as of 14 October 2025, with Sandwell Local Authority serving as the supplier. This procurement relates to services within the community, social, and personal services industry category, specifically benefiting individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) residing in Sandwell. The procurement followed a direct method due to being below the threshold and was completed without competition. The award was finalised on 9 September 2025, and the contract is active from 10 September 2025 to 31 March 2026, valued at £49,653.33.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on providing welfare and social support services. Given the requirements of the contract and the focus on welfare rights support for vulnerable groups, companies with existing expertise in social services, particularly in supporting mental health communities, will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. While the procurement method limited competitive tendering, organisations looking to expand their service portfolios within the public health sector could benefit from collaboration opportunities or future engagements with entities like the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Welfare Rights support for SMI

Notice Description

Welfare Rights support for SMI people living in Sandwell

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065032-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,653 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACK COUNTRY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bchft.procurementteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANDWELL LOCAL AUTHORITY

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