Award

Direct support and guidance

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Feb 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking a procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime with the intention to award a contract for direct support and guidance services. This contract, valued at £40,065, aims to provide advice to young individuals affected by perinatal mental health. Although the award process is complete, the formal contract has not yet been awarded, and a standstill period is in effect. Providers have until 24 February 2026 to submit representations in writing to Gail Bloxham at the NHS. This process, classified under miscellaneous health services with a focus on services, will operate in the Birmingham region of the United Kingdom and follows a limited procurement method without prior publication.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services for youth, particularly those with an interest in mental health support. The absence of a formal call for competition might favour providers already established in the region or those capable of meeting the stringent service delivery requirements outlined in the PSR Direct Award C. Businesses able to demonstrate high quality and competitive pricing could find an advantageous position in this procurement process. Existing providers, especially those able to exceed set objectives and key performance indicators, are encouraged to engage, as potential contract extensions could be on offer contingent upon funding and continued service excellence.

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Notice Title

Direct support and guidance

Notice Description

Contract to provide direct support and advice to young people affected by perinatal mental health

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract to provide direct support and advice to young people affected by perinatal mental health. This notice shows as the intention to award a contract to an existing provider following PSR Direct Award C from 1 July 2025 to 31/03/2026. The value of this contract is PS40,065

Options: The contracting authority has the option to extend this contract as long as the funding is available and the outputs and KPIs continue to be met.

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 the relevant authority by 24 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-06531a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013078-2026
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

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
£40,065 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

ARCACIA FAMILY SUPPORT

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