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title: "Notice to follow Most Suitable Provider Process regarding Invitations to submit bids for development funding to support inpatient pathway transformation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0470d1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-06-19"
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# Notice to follow Most Suitable Provider Process regarding Invitations to submit bids for development funding to support inpatient pathway transformation

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0470d1

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## Summary

The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender process titled "Notice to follow Most Suitable Provider Process regarding Invitations to submit bids for development funding to support inpatient pathway transformation" in the services main procurement category within the community health services classification. The deadline for bids is close of play on Monday 24th June 2024. The tender aims to solicit bids for service developments aligned with the priorities of the draft Birmingham and Solihull ICS 3 Year Strategic Plan for Mental Health Inpatient Services. The total value of the project is up to £200,000 for a one-year operation, with a possibility of extension subject to funding availability and impact evaluation.

This procurement opportunity by the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust for service developments offers a significant chance for small and voluntary sector enterprises to participate. Businesses that focus on community-based support, admission avoidance, reducing inpatient bed use, and facilitating quicker discharge from the hospital would be highly suited to compete in this tender process. The Trust is seeking innovative projects that can contribute to improving mental health inpatient services and rehabilitation for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, presenting a valuable opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

This notice is to inform that BSMHFT are intending to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process in relation to invitations to bid for service developments and innovative projects which align with the priorities set out in the draft Birmingham and Solihull ICS 3 Year Strategic Plan for Mental Health Inpatient Services (including Rehabilitation and care for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism). The deadline for bids is close of play Monday 24th June 2024 Bids may cover any one or more of the elements of the pathway described below. However, we are particularly interested in bids related to community-based support leading to admission avoidance. Elements of the pathway for which we are seeking bids are as follows: * Admission Avoidance * Reducing length of stay for people who are admitted as inpatients. * Facilitating quicker discharge from hospital * Preventing readmission Each bid may be for up to a maximum value of PS200,000 for one year of operation of the project. It may be possible to extend the funding for some projects for a further year. However, any extension, would be subject to the availability of ongoing funding and evaluation of the impact against expectations set out in the bid, in the first year. The bids will need to demonstrate how they will lead to reduced inpatient bed use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018964-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B13 8QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Moseley |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham, TLG32 Solihull |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2024 at 15:35 - PlanningUpdate - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018964-2024
- 18 Jun 2024 at 13:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018767-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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