Award

Outcome from the invitation to submit bids for Priorities of the Learning Disability and Autism Transformation Group

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust involves the intention to award a contract related to the priorities of the Learning Disability and Autism Transformation Group under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Classified under miscellaneous health services, this initiative focuses on Birmingham and Solihull within the West Midlands (UKG3). The procurement method is limited, adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender stage has reached completion, with the award notice published on 12 February 2026, marking the beginning of the standstill period requiring representations by 23 February 2026. The contract commencement date is slated for 1 March 2026, with an estimated lifetime value of £966,275 over 18 months.

This tender presents viable opportunities for a range of businesses, fostering growth in the health services sector, particularly for those involved in learning disability and autism support services. Suitable contenders are organisations capable of demonstrating quality and competitive pricing under the most suitable provider process. The procurement is open to both currently commissioned and newly commissioned organisations in the region. With contracts being awarded to multiple suppliers such as Solihull Action Through Advocacy, Ways For Wellbeing, and Birmingham Irish Association, among others, it creates a rich environment for SMEs and large-scale enterprises alike to contribute to and benefit from the transformation priorities. Engaging with this tender can significantly bolster industry expertise and presence within the Birmingham and Solihull areas.

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Notice Title

Outcome from the invitation to submit bids for Priorities of the Learning Disability and Autism Transformation Group

Notice Description

Invitation to submit bids for funding relating to the priorities of the Learning Disability and Autism Transformation Group

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement involved an invitation to submit bids for funding relating to the priorities of the Learning Disability and Autism Transformation Group. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process to a number of successful providers. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS966,275 for 18 month period, contract commencement date of 01/03/2026. The contracts are to be awarded for new services, to a range of providers currently commissioned and newly commissioned in Birmingham and Solihull.

Options: Dependant on the availability of funding and the outputs of the pilots, the contracting authority reserves the right to continue the services.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 23 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013001-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£966,275 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Gail Bloxham
Contact Email
gail.bloxham@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

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

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

AUTISM WEST MIDLANDS

BFB LABS

BIRMINGHAM DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE

BIRMINGHAM IRISH ASSOCIATION

FLOURISH COMMUNITY HEALTH COLLABORATIVE

ORDINARY MAGIC

SEVEN UP CHARITY

SOLIHULL ACTION THROUGH ADVOCACY

ST ANDREWS HEALTHCARE

WAYS FOR WELLBEING

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