--- title: "Community Counselling - Opportunity for Third Sector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08152f74-5322-4819-a193-579e2fbba4bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08152f74-5322-4819-a193-579e2fbba4bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08152f74-5322-4819-a193-579e2fbba4bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08152f74-5322-4819-a193-579e2fbba4bc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-09-29" --- # Community Counselling - Opportunity for Third Sector Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08152f74-5322-4819-a193-579e2fbba4bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08152f74-5322-4819-a193-579e2fbba4bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08152f74-5322-4819-a193-579e2fbba4bc.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the buyer, has initiated a tender process for Community Counselling services targeted at third sector and charity organisations. This project spans Birmingham and Solihull and is segmented into six lots covering different localities including Central, North, East, South, West, and Solihull. The procurement falls under the services category with a CPV classification of "Counselling services." Interested parties must note that this tender operates under a competitive procedure via the Provider Selection Regime and has a financial evaluation criterion based on a "Cost per £ Benefit" formula. The tender process was published on 29th September 2025 and will close on 3rd November 2025. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2028. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to community support through counselling services. Organisations specialising in mental health support, community services, and regional healthcare initiatives would find this opportunity particularly commensurate. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain substantial partnerships within the public health sector, and contribute positively to community well-being. For further participation details, interested businesses should register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. ## Notice This is an opportunity for third sector/charity organisations for Community Counselling services across Birmingham and Solihull localities. Full information regarding the service and allocated budget can be found within the tender documents. This is a competitive procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The competition is being run by Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative on behalf of Birmingham Mental Health Provider Collaborative. This procurement is split into 6 lots - Central, North, East, South, West, Solihull. More information on partnership can be found within the specification. Financials will be evaluated on a "Cost per PS Benefit" formula, which can be found within the invitation to tender. For any issues and assistance accessing the opportunity please contact the authority via Atamis. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Opportunity reference - C387018 Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d01523d-8ccf-44a3-84f6-b47305a87e9d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £718,317 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 1NU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2025 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d01523d-8ccf-44a3-84f6-b47305a87e9d - 29 Sep 2025 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668bbe84-e3d0-4c04-95dd-1411dda899d5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d01523d-8ccf-44a3-84f6-b47305a87e9d 29th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668bbe84-e3d0-4c04-95dd-1411dda899d5 29th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5360b0ba-7cd9-42f3-a66c-ad4c33abaf6d Community Counselling Covering Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5dffc199-8f58-489c-b41f-b5c7b3cc4e3a Community Counselling Service Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c34819f-e401-4e4f-97a0-31c0c928e102 Community Counselling PSR Competitive Process Declarations - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/977ac5cf-34d4-4311-bfe9-210f5d9aad7f Community Counselling Budget Allocation by Locality - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab2ca67d-fd63-4a85-8d5a-8f753644be6d Commercial Schedule Community Counselling - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72d1e8f9-3e9d-4b7f-a559-bc85db4e5cfe Community Counselling Invitation to Tender ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fa601b8-69b4-4b1c-b279-8202b1d415e9 Community Counselling Technical Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/511c9e7d-96f1-46a7-8dc7-525c4e1e3bdb NHS Standard Contract Draft - Community Counselling (INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cb26493-ed50-4dda-bd7b-abd93ddc40eb Community Counselling Covering Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6379b39e-d687-4278-8c3e-7cb49bb9adc8 Community Counselling Service Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f49101e9-cfa1-47fb-8d68-a5e921f936b5 Community Counselling PSR Competitive Process Declarations - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/262276f7-3551-4137-9157-162fa5640991 Community Counselling Budget Allocation by Locality - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5d80012-f093-4f5e-b5ff-ee758be05f28 Commercial Schedule Community Counselling - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62a1d70c-a4a0-408f-b9db-bc0378174d10 Community Counselling Invitation to Tender ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47a46f7a-506a-41b3-82cb-4d81f3ca418e Community Counselling Technical Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d10f1b3-54dc-46f2-9406-01316b91c50c NHS Standard Contract Draft - Community Counselling (INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY) ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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