--- title: "Women's Learning Disabilities & Autism Services Facilitator" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065c11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065c11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065c11.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-02-25" --- # Women's Learning Disabilities & Autism Services Facilitator Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065c11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065c11.json) ## Summary The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWCNFT) awarded a contract for the Women's Learning Disabilities & Autism Services Facilitator, classified under health services. This procurement process, conducted without prior publication, was deemed essential to maintain patient safety and operational continuity, specifically for BWCNFT inpatients diagnosed with learning disabilities or autism. The contract commenced on 1st February 2026 and will conclude on 31st January 2027. Midland Mencap, identified as a supplier, has been actively engaged to deliver these services in Birmingham (region UKG3), further ensuring seamless service transition and continuity. This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services particularly those with experience in providing autism and learning disabilities services. It was awarded through a limited procurement method due to its urgency and importance in filling service provision gaps, offering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Midland Mencap the chance to solidify their effectiveness in high-demand healthcare niches. Engaging in such essential work for a reputable NHS foundation trust could enhance the participating businesses' profiles and portfolios, fostering future collaborations within the health sector. ## Notice Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWCNFT) encompasses Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Birmingham Women's Hospital. BWCNFT receives 641,000 visits from patients each year and has a workforce of 6,000 staff. BWCNFT is a tertiary specialist unit providing the UK some of the most advanced treatments, complex surgical procedures and cutting-edge research, to improve care today and develop even better care for the future. BWCNFT also includes Parkview clinic, one of the largest Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the country, with a dedicated inpatient Eating Disorder Unit and Acute Assessment Unit for regional referrals of children and young people who require an inpatient admission to treat their ongoing mental health (Tier 4). This service specification is inclusive of BWCNFT inpatients who had a diagnosed learning disability and/or are autistic. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWCNFT) encompasses Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Birmingham Women's Hospital. BWCNFT receives 641,000 visits from patients each year and has a workforce of 6,000 staff. BWCNFT is a tertiary specialist unit providing the UK some of the most advanced treatments, complex surgical procedures and cutting-edge research, to improve care today and develop even better care for the future. BWCNFT also includes Parkview clinic, one of the largest Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the country, with a dedicated inpatient Eating Disorder Unit and Acute Assessment Unit for regional referrals of children and young people who require an inpatient admission to treat their ongoing mental health (Tier 4). This service specification is inclusive of BWCNFT inpatients who had a diagnosed learning disability and/or are autistic. Contract starts 1st February 2026 ending 31st January 2027 ### Procurement Information Any gap in provision would present an immediate risk to patient safety and cause operational disruption to essential NHS services. To ensure continuity of care and avoid harm to patients, a time-limited urgent award is being made to the incumbent provider. The incumbent is fully mobilised, clinically embedded, and able to maintain seamless service delivery without interruption. This award is strictly necessary and proportionate to safeguard patient safety and maintain operational continuity while longer-term arrangements are progressed in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016903-2026 | | Notice type | Award 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £56,400 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6NH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MIDLAND MENCAP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 25 Feb 2026 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016903-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.bwc.nhs.uk/ - https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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