Tender

Clinical Psychology Services

BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

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Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 15:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company is inviting bids for Clinical Psychology Services under the category of Social work and related services. This procurement opportunity is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification. The tender process is in the active stage, with submissions closing on 2nd March 2026 and enquiries accepted until 23rd February 2026. This open competition, placed below the threshold, is conducted through the Intend tender portal and allows electronic submission. Companies are invited to participate in providing services that encompass psychological perspectives and practice within adoption support frameworks, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029.

This tender represents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to expand their business by engaging in service delivery that requires expertise in clinical psychology within social work contexts. Businesses specialising in psychological consultations and services can leverage their capabilities to support Adoption and SGO frameworks. The award criteria focus on the most advantageous tender, which considers both quality and price to determine successful bids. With a contract value of £120,000, this tender invites businesses that can deliver high-quality psychological services tailored to the demanding, multifaceted needs of adoption and SGO support, offering substantial potential for business growth within the healthcare services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Psychology Services

Notice Description

The Adoption and SGO Services have embedded psychological perspectives and practice into the service delivery models and clinical psychology consultations have been a key component to this. Assessment and preparation, and post-placement support are processes required to consider multiple histories, stories, and dynamics - and Adoption / SGO support staff are tasked to hold these in mind, while also processing and predicting the interplay between these processes in coming to positions that promote and maintain the adoption / SGO.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013004-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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 CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B6 4DU
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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