Planning

Health Inequalities Project : Dementia Support Service

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 16:12

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a Health Inequalities Project focused on providing a Dementia Support Service. This service falls within the miscellaneous health services category and aims to address health inequalities in the West Midlands region, specifically in Birmingham (UKG31). The procurement process follows the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, with an expected contract value of £140,000 for a period of two years. Businesses interested in competing should submit their applications by 12:00 noon on 5 May 2026, and email any pre-submission queries by 30 April 2026. A future notice date is anticipated on 15 June 2026, pointing towards further stages in the procurement process.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for organisations specialising in health services that focus on person-centred dementia support. The awarding process seeks the most suitable provider capable of aligning with the objectives of the Fairer Futures programme, which prioritises addressing health inequalities. Ideal candidates are those with expertise in clinical development, community services, and transforming support services. Businesses within the health sector, especially those familiar with NHS operations and patient-centric care models, are well-positioned to engage with this project. The tender provides the chance to expand influence within the healthcare industry in the West Midlands while contributing to a significant local initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health Inequalities Project : Dementia Support Service

Notice Description

This is an intention to follow a Most Suitable Provider process for the award of a 2 year Health Inequalities Project: Dementia Support Service to BSMHFT - any providers who consider themselves suitable should make themselves known to the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Expressions of Interest will be assessed against the published requirements to ensure alignment with the objectives of the Fairer Futures programme, including the ability to address health inequalities and deliver high quality, person centred dementia support. All pre-submission questions about the Fairer Future Funds Health Inequalities Project : Dementia Support Service and the application process should be sent by email to: bsmhft.primarycaredementiapathway@nhs.net - before 30 April 2026. Responses to all questions received will be shared with all applicants who have notified us by email that they are considering applying. Submission of application: to submit an application to deliver the with Fairer Future Funds Health Inequalities Project : Dementia Support Service, organisations are required to: * Complete the form in Appendix B with reference to the requirements set out in Appendix A/sections 3-10 above; and * Return Appendix B to: bsmhft.primarycaredementiapathway@nhs.net before 12.00 noon on 5 May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035826-2026
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jun 20262 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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