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SLA - For the provision of Addiction Psychiatry Liver Liaison Service-BSMHFT/UHB

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract under a Direct Award Process for the provision of addiction psychiatry liver liaison services. This contract, focused on health services, aims to support liver unit service users undergoing assessments for liver transplantation, particularly those with substance misuse or mental health comorbidities. The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to specific technical reasons and continuity requirements. The contract, valued at £216,644.80, was signed on 19 March 2026, with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust serving as the supplier. This contract is located in Birmingham, UKG3 region, and falls within the services category of the procurement process. The award decision was made by Contracts Manager Vicky Blenkinsopp.

This contract presents a strategic opportunity for mental health service providers with specialised capabilities in addiction psychiatry and liver transplantation support. Businesses that can offer unique expertise and coordination in mental health and addiction services are well-suited to explore similar opportunities in the healthcare sector. Potential suppliers might further focus on expanding their services to include integrated health solutions, catering to both mental health and substance misuse cases. This contract underlines the importance of specialised skills and services that meet the demands of complex healthcare requirements, opening pathways for collaborative growth and partnerships within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

SLA - For the provision of Addiction Psychiatry Liver Liaison Service-BSMHFT/UHB

Notice Description

Provision of liaison and consultation service for liver unit service users undergoing assessments for liver transplant with underlying substance misuse or mental health comorbidities

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of liaison and consultation service for liver unit service users undergoing assessments for liver transplant with underlying substance misuse or mental health comorbidities

Procurement Information

Refer to V1.3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066eb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025087-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£216,644 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM 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
B15 2WB
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
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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