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06 Aug 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This urgent contract award was made due to unforeseen circumstances to enhance dementia care home beds, starting on 29th July 2026 and concluding on 28th July 2027, in the region UKG31, Birmingham. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The industry category is services, specifically residential nursing care services.

This contract can offer significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in dementia care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like 1st Care Limited, which has been awarded this contract, can benefit from providing services that enhance hospital flow and quality care for patients. The tender seeks companies that can quickly mobilise resources and provide high-quality care under urgent circumstances, making it suitable for businesses equipped to respond to complex healthcare needs rapidly.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BSOL_1st Care Limited_2026-27_Acorn Care Home_P2/EAB UA

Notice Description

This urgent contract award is for block and spot purchase care home dementia beds for pathway 2 discharge clients

Lot Information

Lot 1

"Services to be provided: Pathway 2 Care Home Beds for clients with dementia This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to an urgent circumstance Estimated Lifetime Value of the Contract (12 months) is between PS297,214 and PS1,285,843, dependant on the variable factors such as special observation costs and spot purchase placements. Services are to be provided between 29th July 2026 and 28th July 2027 inclusive."

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations do not apply to this award."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074813-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,285,843 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20262 weeks 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
NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1TT
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

1ST CARE

Further Information

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