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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Royal College of Psychiatrists - QNIC Membership

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Jun 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Royal College of Psychiatrists - QNIC Membership" involves Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation. The procurement process is in the award stage and is classified under the services category, specifically for subscription services. The location of the procurement is in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This particular process uses a direct procurement method "below threshold - without competition," indicating no competitive tender was conducted. The start date of the service is the 1st of May 2026, with an end date of the 30th of April 2027, and the contract was signed on the 30th of April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in providing membership and subscription services, particularly within the healthcare sector, to grow their profile and network through a connection with established healthcare institutions. The procurement method suggests an opportunity for smaller businesses that can offer specialised services to engage with public sector contracts without the necessity of undergoing a competitive bidding process. The awarding to prominent entities such as the Royal College of Psychiatrists highlights the value placed on reputable service providers and provides a potential avenue for similar organisations that can demonstrate comparable value and expertise.

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Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Royal College of Psychiatrists - QNIC Membership

Notice Description

This service relates to the QNIC - One years' full membership to the Quality Network for Inpatient CAMHS for Irwin Ward, Ashfield Ward and Heathlands Ward by Royal College of Psychiatrists

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052775-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,575 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS 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
B4 6NH
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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