---
title: "Counselling services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec73"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-04"
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# Counselling services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec73

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## Summary

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of counselling services within the miscellaneous health services category. This tender was part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and classified under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which supersede the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, awarded directly to Karis Counselling Services without prior publication, is valued at £25,279 and spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process concluded without any conflicts or reviews during the standstill period, following the approval by BSMHFT MHPC Commissioning Committee on 3rd March 2025. All representations by providers were required to be submitted by 25th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in mental health services, particularly those offering counselling services. Companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality health services under contractual agreements are particularly well-suited for such competitive bids. As the contracting authority, the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to continuing successful collaborations, making this an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their operations and contribute to the local community’s mental health support structure.

## Notice

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 25 March 2025 to gail.bloxham@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The award decision was approved by BSMHFT MHPC Commissioning Committee on 3 March 2025. No conflicts were declared. Key criteria were presented and the current provider is able to demonstrate that they have delivered under their previous contractual arrangement and BSMHFT is confident that this delivery will continue under a new contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of counselling services to patients registered at the Karis Medical Centre

### 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 25 March 2025 to gail.bloxham@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013168-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,747 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KARIS COUNSELLING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 14:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013168-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 17:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009105-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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