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Provision of mental health school teams

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

17 Feb 2026 at 11:23

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process involves the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, a body governed by public law focusing on health services in the United Kingdom. The procurement is titled "Provision of mental health school teams," targeting the miscellaneous health services category to enhance mental health resources in schools across Birmingham. Although originally intended as a direct award without prior competition, it is subject to the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations. As of the latest update on 17 February 2026, the tender is in the standstill phase under these regulations, with an important deadline for representations set for 24 February 2026. This tender's scope includes services to be delivered from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2028, promising a substantial investment totalling approximately £18,278,310.10.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those experienced in mental health support within educational settings. Given that the procurement follows a Provider Selection Regime, it is crucial for prospective suppliers to demonstrate their ability to meet the contract's quality and price criteria effectively. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering similar services could greatly benefit from this contract, especially due to its potential for extension, reliant on continued funding and successful KPI achievement. Companies focused on expanding in public health service infrastructure in the UK, particularly large-scale enterprises, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The award to Compass underscores the emphasis on established providers capable of maintaining high standards in similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of mental health school teams

Notice Description

The provision of mental health in schools teams across Birmingham, waves 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract to provide mental health in school teams. This notice shows as the intention to award a contract to an existing provider following PSR Direct Award C from 01/07/2025 to 31/03/2028. The estimated total value of this contract is PS18,278,310.10

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-065330
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014204-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£18,278,310 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS

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