--- title: "Provision of Low & Medium Secure Inpatient Beds" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069bcc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069bcc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069bcc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069bcc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-05-19" --- # Provision of Low & Medium Secure Inpatient Beds Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069bcc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069bcc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069bcc.json) ## Summary The procurement process summarises the competitive tender initiated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of low and medium secure inpatient beds, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement pertains to rehabilitation services (CPV 85312500) and is classified under the services category. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions required by 15th June 2026. This project seeks to commission 15 medium secure and 30 low secure beds within the West Midlands region, with expectations of service commencement from 1st April 2027 for a contract lasting three years, plus two potential one-year extensions. Prospective bidders should take note that the project is open for electronic and written submissions, and any submissions should adhere to the specifics detailed in the tender documents. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in mental health facilities and services. Companies within the West Midlands, or with a capacity to deliver and manage complex healthcare services in this region, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The procurement's open procedure allows businesses meeting the economic and technical selection criteria to compete, opening avenues for collaborations and scaling operations across medium and low secure services. With a significant project value of £30,000,000, this contract might particularly attract medium to large enterprises capable of supporting intensive health service demands and assuring quality management of secure inpatient beds. ## Notice This is a competitive procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The competition is being run by Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative on behalf of Birmingham Mental Health Learning Disability and Autism Provider Collaborative. Reach Out (RO) is the West Midland's Adult Secure Provider Collaborative and provides the oversight and quality assurance for specialised mental health services across the region for medium and low secure adult inpatient services for mental illness, learning disabilities and autism, and specialist community forensic teams for mental illness. The aim is to commission 15 medium secure beds and 30 low secure beds, within the West Midlands region, preferably on a single site. These are expected to be a mixture of acute and rehab beds based on demand in keeping with patient's best interests. The Expected service commencement date is 1st of April 2027 and the duration of this contract will be 3 years, plus 2 x 1 year extensions. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive mental healthcare service for residents of Birmingham and Solihull, and a range of specialist mental health services to communities across the West Midlands and beyond. Reach Out (RO) is the West Midland's Adult Secure Provider Collaborative and provides the oversight and quality assurance for specialised mental health services across the region for medium and low secure adult inpatient services for mental illness, learning disabilities and autism, and specialist community forensic teams for mental illness. The Provider Collaborative covers geographical area that includes the following Integrated Care Boards - Black Country, Birmingham and Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The aim is to commission 15 medium secure beds and 30 low secure beds, within the West Midlands region, preferably on a single site. These are expected to be a mixture of acute and rehab beds based on demand in keeping with patient's best interests. These wards should be able to admit male patients with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, although other diagnoses may be present as a co-morbidity. On occasion, and where clinically appropriate, referrals may include individuals with a primary diagnosis of personality disorder. These wards must have capacity to manage out-of-hours and weekend admissions. Additional information: This is a competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Further information can be found within the tender documents on Atamis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045708-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | £30,000,000 | | 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 | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services ## Release History - 19 May 2026 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045708-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.bsmhft.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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