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20 Jul 2026 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust has announced the abandonment of a procurement process for "Low & Medium Secure Beds" under the procurement ID C393228. This involved an open procedure for rehabilitation services classified under CPV 85312500. The procurement process was intended to cover services within the UK, with an overall value of £30,000,000. Initially, the deadline for submissions was set for 21st July 2026, but the process has been cancelled before any contract awards. The cancellation was communicated on 20th July 2026, marking the tender process as abandoned during the tender stage.

While this specific tender has been withdrawn, rehabilitation services within the health sector remain a significant area for potential business growth, particularly for companies experienced in providing secure care facilities and services for mental health organisations. Businesses with a capability to engage in similar future tenders from the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust or other NHS trusts could position themselves well for opportunities in this sector. Despite the cancellation, understanding the needs and criteria of such tenders can guide businesses in strengthening their bids for similar opportunities that may arise in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Low & Medium Secure Beds

Notice Description

This is a notice of abandonment for the above process. The authority is cancelling the procurement for Low & Medium Secure Beds, reference C393228. <br/><br/>Information entered on this notice is for administrative purposes, no contracts have been awarded as a result of this procurement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement to which this notice relates is being abandoned, this is a PSR notice as required under regulation 15. There are no awards made as a result of this procurement. Additional information: This is a notification for abandonment for the above PSR Process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068048-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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