---
title: "Individual Placement Support Pre Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e8d4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-26"
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# Individual Placement Support Pre Market Engagement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e8d4

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a body governed by public law, is engaging in a pre-market exercise titled "Individual Placement Support Pre Market Engagement". This tender falls under the health services category and is specifically focused on Birmingham and Solihull regions within the United Kingdom. It is currently in the planning and tendering stages, with the procurement being conducted through a selective, restricted procedure. Interested parties are invited to express their interest electronically via the specified portal by 12th December 2025, with pre-market engagement meetings scheduled for 17th December 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028, with the total contract value estimated at £5,982,506 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in support services for mental health, autism, and learning disabilities. Companies capable of offering innovative solutions aligned with the IPS service requirements in Birmingham and Solihull will be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. The tender represents substantial business growth potential given its sizeable contract value and duration, making it attractive for established firms and those looking to expand their footprint in the health services sector. Prospective suppliers must be prepared to submit their expressions of interest in a timely fashion and engage effectively in the pre-market discussions to tailor their approach to the outlined needs.

## Notice

Pre Market Engagement for Individual Placement Support (IPS) Services for Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Autism and Learning Disability Provider Collaborative.

Pre Market Engagement/procurement conducted by Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a pre market engagement notice for IPS Services. The full service detail can be found within the specification. 

Expressions of Interest should be made via the atamis portal by completing the requirements no later than 12th December. PME meetings will be held on 17th December - subject to change dependant upon provider interest. Additional information: Please note - this is NOT a competition, this is an invitation to expressions of interest for pre market engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077088-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,982,506 |
| Lots value | £5,982,506 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 09:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077088-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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