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Acute Carers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Aug 2026 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently inviting tenders for a procurement process named "Acute Carers", targeting the health services industry category primarily within the UK. This open procedure tender aims to expand patient choice through the provision of acute carer services under a zero commitment agreement. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an estimated value of £5,000. Key deadlines include the tender submission end date of 7th August 2026 at 12:00 BST, with the award decision due shortly after on the same day. All relevant documents and criteria can be accessed via their online Atamis tender portal.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, especially those capable of meeting minimum qualification requirements and flexible enough to adhere to a zero commitment agreement. Enterprises that are adaptable and can provide services on an as-needed basis will be well-suited for this contract. The open procurement method allows both established firms and new entrants into the health services space a fair chance to compete and contribute to expanding patient care options in the acute service sector across the UK. The procurement encourages electronic submissions, offering modern businesses streamlined engagement processes and potentially bolstering their portfolio with public sector alignments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acute Carers

Notice Description

PSR Direct Award B for acute carer services, the minimum qualification can be found on the Atamis tender portal. All contracts awarded will be under a zero commitment agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PSR Direct Award B for acute carer services, contracts are being offered to all providers who meet the minimum criteria on a zero commitment basis. The requirement may be opened again where applicable. Additional information: These contracts will be on zero commitment and are offered to extend patient choice where alternative care provisions are required in the acute setting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073222-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20261 day to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
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

Further Information

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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