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title: "Provision of Talking Therapies Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ece2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-28"
---

# Provision of Talking Therapies Service

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ece2

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## Summary

The contract for the provision of talking therapies services, managed by the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, is currently in the award and update phase under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This latest contract modification, dated 28 January 2026, involves an increase in the activity levels for talking therapies from 5,685 to 6,907 cases, reflecting an additional investment of £784,682. The services fall within the miscellaneous health services category, and the contract duration is 360 days, primarily located in the Birmingham, UKG3 region. The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime regulations, and the contract does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in providing talking therapies. Businesses that are adaptable, experienced in handling NHS contracts, and capable of delivering high-volume therapeutic services may find this procurement process favourable. The principal supplier, Living Well Consortium, benefits from the trust and confidence of the commissioning body, indicating strong performance potential under the new contract. Companies with similar capabilities or those seeking to partner with established providers can leverage this tender to enhance their service offerings and expand their market presence in the health services sector.

## 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

The modification to include additional recurrent talking therapies activity and allocation of Autumn Statement funding.

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/007774-2026 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 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 | £7,220,522 |

## 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 | Birmingham |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LIVING WELL; LIVING WELL CONSORTIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 17:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007774-2026
- 11 Apr 2025 at 15:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014743-2025
- 13 Mar 2025 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009265-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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