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SOL30199 SOL Enablement and MH Drop-in Services 2026

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Jul 2026 at 16:03

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

13 Mar 2026 at 12:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for their project titled "SOL30199 SOL Enablement and MH Drop-in Services 2026". This focuses on providing Community Enablement Support and Mental Wellbeing Drop-in Services. The council intends to consolidate both services into a single contract, with provisions for partnership proposals. This procurement appears under the 'services' category within the 'social services' industry, classified under CPV Code 85320000. The procurement method is open, with key timelines including the tender period closing on 9 October 2026, enquiries ending on 2 October 2026, and an award period concluding by 7 December 2026. Services are to commence on 1 April 2027 in Solihull, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social services, especially those with expertise in mental health and community support services. Given the tender's value of approximately GBP 2.66 million gross, it caters to smaller enterprises and encourages involvement from SMEs and VCSEs. Providers must be registered with the Care Quality Commission where applicable, establishing a strong focus on quality and compliance. Businesses capable of efficiently executing a comprehensive support model or forming strategic partnerships will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their influence and service footprint within the public sector, fostering growth and community impact until at least 2032, with a potential extension to 2036.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL30199 SOL Enablement and MH Drop-in Services 2026

Notice Description

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is undertaking a planned procurement exercise for: A Community Enablement Support Service; and A Community Mental Wellbeing Drop-in Service. The services are intended to commence on 1 April 2027 following the expiry of the current contracts on 31 March 2027. The Council's preferred model is to procure a single contract covering both service elements, although providers may submit delivery proposals through partnership arrangements with a lead provider and subcontractor(s). The provider delivering enablement support will be expected to be appropriately registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) where required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option extension up to four (4) years from 1 April 2032 to 31 March 2036

Planning Information

Market Engagement Questionnaire for completion and submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063366-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,215,980 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,215,980 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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