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title: "BSOLICB_RNIB_2024_25_ECLO_"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cc65"
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buyer: "NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL ICB"
published: "2024-12-20"
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# BSOLICB_RNIB_2024_25_ECLO_

Buyer: NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cc65

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## Summary

The NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB has completed the procurement process titled "BSOLICB_RNIB_2024_25_ECLO_" under the healthcare services category, specifically focusing on community health services. Located in Birmingham, the procurement process has reached the award stage with the Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB - ECLO) selected as the provider. The contract, valued at £111,143, will offer holistic support to patients diagnosed with visual impairments, covering practical and emotional assistance, mental health pathways, and community support referrals. Key dates include the standstill period commencing immediately after the notice publication and representations by providers due by 6th January 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare and community services sectors to engage with NHS procurement and deliver essential services to visually impaired patients. The contract was awarded through a direct award method under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), highlighting the importance of demonstrated service quality and value. Businesses with expertise in mental health support, social value initiatives, and community health services would find this tender highly relevant for expanding their service portfolio and contributing to public health improvements.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C To provide patients with sight loss access to all practical and emotional support mechanisms following diagnosis of a visual impairment; guiding those with sight loss facing depression, providing clear pathways into mental health, which could include counselling through RNIB, information advice and guidance, advising on various available welfare benefits, onward referral to various community support groups, low vision clinic, falls and sensory teams.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide patients with sight loss access to all practical and emotional support mechanisms following diagnosis of a visual impairment; guiding those with sight loss facing depression, providing clear pathways into mental health, which could include counselling through RNIB, information advice and guidance, advising on various available welfare benefits, onward referral to various community support groups, low vision clinic, falls and sensory teams. We are following the direct award process C Contract Value PS111,143

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 6th January 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041302-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £111,143 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL ICB |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR BLIND PEOPLE (RNIB - ECLO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 17:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041302-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08971500

## Provenance

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