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title: "Provision of talking spaces, helpline, residential homes and community development workers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ecae"
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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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# Provision of talking spaces, helpline, residential homes and community development workers

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

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## Summary

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of talking spaces, a helpline, residential homes, and community development workers. Classified under "Miscellaneous health services" (CPV code: 85140000), this service contract was designed to enhance mental health services in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations 2023, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Approved on 3rd March 2025, and formally awarded starting 1st April 2025, this contract will run until 31st March 2028 with an estimated total value of £12,946,818 for its duration. Any representations by providers were to be submitted by 26th March 2025. The procurement method utilised was a direct award process without prior publication, confirming the award without a competitive call for competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for service providers specialising in mental health services, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive support including talking therapies, residential care, and community engagement. Ideal candidates include large-scale mental health organisations and providers with a proven track record in similar service delivery. Businesses awarded this contract stand to benefit from a multi-year engagement with a reputable public health organisation, ensuring stable and continuous service delivery. Furthermore, the option to extend the contract by up to two additional years presents further growth and continuity opportunities within the community.

## 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 26 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 Talking Space, Helpline, Residential Homes and Community Development Workers within Birmingham and Solihull.

Options: The contracting authority will review against delivery and determine if extension will be made in future; options include extending for a further 12 months on two occasions or in line with the lead contract

### 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 26 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/013178-2025 |
| 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 | 13 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 | £12,674,319 |

## 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 | BIRMINGHAM MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 14:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013178-2025
- 13 Mar 2025 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009195-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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