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Welfare Rights support for SMI people living in Walsall and inpatients at Dorothy Pattison Hospital

BLACK COUNTRY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Oct 2025 at 09:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process to provide welfare rights support for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) in Walsall and inpatients at Dorothy Pattison Hospital. This contract, identified by the title "Welfare Rights support for SMI people living in Walsall and inpatients at DPH," is focused on the service category of "Other community, social and personal services." The contract started on 10th September 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, with a total value of £50,000. The procurement was carried out using a direct method, classified as below-threshold without competition, and awarded to Ablewell Walsall, a large supplier based in Walsall. The procurement aligns with legislation under the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in community and social services, especially those with expertise in welfare rights support for vulnerable populations. Businesses that can provide specialised support services for SMI individuals would be well-suited to compete in future similar procurement processes. The contract was awarded directly, indicating a need for targeted services which can present a growth avenue for companies within the healthcare and social support sectors who can deliver specialist care and welfare rights expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welfare Rights support for SMI people living in Walsall and inpatients at Dorothy Pattison Hospital

Notice Description

Black Country ICB to support welfare rights checks in the Black Country for SMI individuals living in Walsall.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065062-2025
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
£41,666 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ABLEWELL WALSALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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