Planning

Provision of triage, advice and guidance and on-site clinics in the areas of cardiology, dermatology and ultra-sound within healthcare services at HMP Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is in the planning stages of a procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This process aims to commission providers for delivering triage, advice, guidance, and on-site clinics in cardiology, dermatology, and ultrasound, specifically for patients at HMP Birmingham. Notably, this process is classified under the health and social work services category. Interested parties must submit clarification questions by 12 noon on 6 March 2026 and final bids by 9 am on 10 March 2026. The Buyer is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with Gail Bloxham as the contact point.

This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly those experienced in cardiology, dermatology, and diagnostic services. By engaging in this process, businesses can expand their reach into the correctional facility healthcare sector, offering potential growth through a 12-month pilot scheme, with prospects for continued funding upon demonstrating positive outcomes. Providers fit to compete are those equipped to handle triage, diagnostics, and collaborative care. This initiative seeks organisations with a robust capability to work alongside existing healthcare teams at HMP Birmingham, thus ideal for entities with expertise in specialised medical services and collaborative health care delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision of triage, advice and guidance and on-site clinics in the areas of cardiology, dermatology and ultra-sound within healthcare services at HMP Birmingham

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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. This notice is to inform that Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) are inviting providers to submit tenders in regard to provision of triage, advice and guidance and on-site clinics in the areas of cardiology, dermatology and ultra-sound to a cohort of patients located at HMP Birmingham

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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. This notice is to inform that Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) are inviting providers to submit tenders in regard to provision of triage, advice and guidance and on-site clinics in the areas of cardiology, dermatology and ultra-sound to a cohort of patients located at HMP Birmingham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016130-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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