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Waiver - BSMHT - Royal College of Psychiatrists - PQN Membership renewal

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust involves the renewal of PQN Membership with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. This contracting activity is under the category of services, specifically targeting membership organisation services. The procurement falls under the direct method, detailed as below threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage with completion. The contract started on 27 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 27 February 2027, with a gross contract value of £12,258. The procurement is hosted in Birmingham, under the Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Procurement Collaborative, operating within the UK's central government public authority framework.

This tender offers niche growth opportunities for organisations within the public health and social care sectors, especially those focused on psychiatry and mental health services. The direct contract with the Royal College of Psychiatrists can benefit suppliers familiar with membership management and professional development within healthcare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in supporting mental health-related initiatives and have a robust understanding of membership services would potentially find this contract aligns well with their business growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Waiver - BSMHT - Royal College of Psychiatrists - PQN Membership renewal

Notice Description

This service relates to the PQN Membership renewal by Royal College of Psychiatrists

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067841
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029297-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,215 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 27 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

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS

Further Information

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