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Award

25 Jun 2026 at 11:59

Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust focuses on providing psychological assessments for patients within their Heart and Liver Department. Titled "Psychology Assessment", this contract belongs to the health services industry category. Located in the UK, specifically at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, the process follows an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime. The current stage is at the intention to award phase, with a standstill period ending on 8th July 2026. Despite being an existing service, the contract from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027 has not been formally awarded yet. The expected contract value is approximately £118,000, with Phoenix Psychological Services Limited identified as the anticipated supplier.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for providers specialising in psychological services. Clinical psychology businesses, particularly those with HCPC registration capable of delivering cognitive, neurodevelopmental, and trauma-informed assessments, are well-suited to compete. The process allows for a mutual growth avenue, where suppliers can enhance their service portfolio in healthcare while catering to specialised psychological needs. With the evaluation based on equally weighted criteria, the open procedure fosters fair competition, benefiting firms ready to showcase excellence in psychological therapy and related support services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Psychology Assessment

Notice Description

Most Suitable Provider Process under the Provider Selection Regime - this service is for psychological assessments for patients who have undergone treatment within the Heart and Liver Department.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This service provides the following to patients undergoing treatment in the heart and liver department
Psychological therapy delivered by HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologists.
Specialist psychological assessments (cognitive, neurodevelopmental, and trauma-informed).
Clinical supervision, reflective practice, and psychologically informed debrief for staff.

This is an intention to award a notice under the Provider Selection Regime. The approximate value of this contract is PS118,000.

This is an existing service with an existing provider. The contract will be provided between 01/07/2026 to 31/03/2027.
The provider was assessed according to the PSR key criteria. Additional information: This is an intention to award notice under the Most Suitable Provider Process.

The Standstill period will be completed on 08/07/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059794-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
B15 2GW
Postcode Area
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

Phoenix Psychological Services Limited

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