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Health Inequalities Project : Dementia Support Service

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

18 Jun 2026 at 16:19

Tender Notice
Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 17:12

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Health Inequalities Project: Dementia Support Service has recently been updated and is managed by the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the industry category of Miscellaneous Health Services with a focus on addressing health inequalities. As of 18th June 2026, the project has progressed to the tender update stage following a Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The primary aim is to engage suitable providers over a two-year period, with a formal award already granted to specific service providers. The project is structured under the Most Suitable Provider process, whereas the initial planning notices were publicised in April 2026 with application and question submission deadlines reaching as early as 5th May 2026 and responses following shortly thereafter.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses engaged in delivering high-quality, person-centred dementia support services, especially those capable of innovatively addressing health disparities. The contract, valued at approximately £140,000, is particularly well-suited for organisations that are part of or collaborate with bodies like the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. Businesses that thrive on delivering culturally inclusive engagement and operate within the UK’s West Midlands region, particularly Birmingham, stand to benefit. Given the carefully managed selection process, companies with proven expertise in health services and a robust plan to contribute effectively to the Fairer Futures programme’s objectives are likely to find this project an invaluable platform for expansion and increased visibility in the healthcare sector.

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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/057739-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2026Expired
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
Not specified
Postcode Area
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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