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Waiver - BSMHT - CUT ABOVE ARB LTD - Minor Projects

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, undertaken by Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage with a contract concerning arboricultural works, including tree felling. The awarded project, titled "Waiver - BSMHT - CUT ABOVE ARB LTD - Minor Projects," falls under the construction work category. The procurement method was direct with no competition, aimed at below-threshold projects. Located in Birmingham, the initiative collaborates with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which hosts the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative. The contract was activated on 24th February 2026 and will run through to 24th February 2027.

The tender presents notable opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in arboricultural services and construction works. CUT ABOVE ARB LTD, identified as the supplier, exemplifies a business fit for this opportunity, potentially paving the way for similar enterprises to engage in public sector contracts. Given the absence of a competitive bidding process, businesses with niche expertise in minor project executions and strong local presence might find direct procurement methods advantageous in expanding their portfolio within government contracts.

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Notice Title

Waiver - BSMHT - CUT ABOVE ARB LTD - Minor Projects

Notice Description

This service relates to the arboricultural works including tree felling by CUT ABOVE ARB LTD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029174-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

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
B1 3RB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUT ABOVE ARB

Further Information

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