Tender

Individual Placement Support Pre Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a body governed by public law, is engaging in a pre-market exercise titled "Individual Placement Support Pre Market Engagement". This tender falls under the health services category and is specifically focused on Birmingham and Solihull regions within the United Kingdom. It is currently in the planning and tendering stages, with the procurement being conducted through a selective, restricted procedure. Interested parties are invited to express their interest electronically via the specified portal by 12th December 2025, with pre-market engagement meetings scheduled for 17th December 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028, with the total contract value estimated at £5,982,506 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in support services for mental health, autism, and learning disabilities. Companies capable of offering innovative solutions aligned with the IPS service requirements in Birmingham and Solihull will be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. The tender represents substantial business growth potential given its sizeable contract value and duration, making it attractive for established firms and those looking to expand their footprint in the health services sector. Prospective suppliers must be prepared to submit their expressions of interest in a timely fashion and engage effectively in the pre-market discussions to tailor their approach to the outlined needs.

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Notice Title

Individual Placement Support Pre Market Engagement

Notice Description

Pre Market Engagement for Individual Placement Support (IPS) Services for Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Autism and Learning Disability Provider Collaborative.<br/><br/>Pre Market Engagement/procurement conducted by Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a pre market engagement notice for IPS Services. The full service detail can be found within the specification.

Expressions of Interest should be made via the atamis portal by completing the requirements no later than 12th December. PME meetings will be held on 17th December - subject to change dependant upon provider interest. Additional information: Please note - this is NOT a competition, this is an invitation to expressions of interest for pre market engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077088-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,982,506 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,982,506 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ali Babu
Contact Email
ali.babu@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
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

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