---
title: "Provision of mental health school teams"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065330"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Provision of mental health school teams

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065330

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## Summary

This contracting process involves the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, a body governed by public law focusing on health services in the United Kingdom. The procurement is titled "Provision of mental health school teams," targeting the miscellaneous health services category to enhance mental health resources in schools across Birmingham. Although originally intended as a direct award without prior competition, it is subject to the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations. As of the latest update on 17 February 2026, the tender is in the standstill phase under these regulations, with an important deadline for representations set for 24 February 2026. This tender's scope includes services to be delivered from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2028, promising a substantial investment totalling approximately £18,278,310.10.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those experienced in mental health support within educational settings. Given that the procurement follows a Provider Selection Regime, it is crucial for prospective suppliers to demonstrate their ability to meet the contract's quality and price criteria effectively. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering similar services could greatly benefit from this contract, especially due to its potential for extension, reliant on continued funding and successful KPI achievement. Companies focused on expanding in public health service infrastructure in the UK, particularly large-scale enterprises, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The award to Compass underscores the emphasis on established providers capable of maintaining high standards in similar contracts.

## Notice

The provision of mental health in schools teams across Birmingham, waves 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract to provide mental health in school teams. This notice shows as the intention to award a contract to an existing provider following PSR Direct Award C from 01/07/2025 to 31/03/2028. The estimated total value of this contract is PS18,278,310.10

Options: The contracting authority has the option to extend this contract as long as the funding is available and the outputs and KPIs continue to be met.

### 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 the relevant authority by 24 February 2026. 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/014204-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 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 | £18,278,310 |

## 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 | COMPASS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 11:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014204-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013115-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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