--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement ED Primary Care Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069fda" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069fda" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069fda.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069fda.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-05-21" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement ED Primary Care Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069fda [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069fda) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069fda.json) ## Summary The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement for a contract titled "Preliminary Market Engagement ED Primary Care Services". This initiative focuses on providing Urgent Primary Care Services at Birmingham Children's Hospital, located in Birmingham, UK. The industry category is general practitioner services, with the procurement process currently at the Tender and Planning stages. Important dates include the deadline for expressions of interest on 5th June 2026 and the completion of the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire by 19th June 2026. The anticipated contract period is from November 2026 to October 2028, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialised in healthcare services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive and efficient primary care solutions aligned with hospital emergency department requirements. Companies with expertise in staff management, resource allocation for urgent care, and cost-effective operational models will be well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers must engage via the competitive procedure with negotiation method, showcasing their potential to innovate and deliver cost-saving benefits for urgent primary care services. The initiative aims to alleviate emergency department pressures by redirecting suitable cases to primary care, thus providing both immediate patient benefits and longer-term healthcare efficiencies. ## Notice The BBCS Procurement Collaborative, hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is Preliminary Market Engagement for a contract for Urgent Primary Care Service on behalf of Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The BBCS Procurement Collaborative, hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is conducting Preliminary Market Engagement for a contract for Urgent Primary Care Service on behalf of Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The aim of this Pre-Market Engagement is to determine cost saving benefits across two operating hours models, these are broken down further below. Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust see up to 30% patients that self-present to the Emergency Department (ED) do so with symptoms that could be better managed within primary care. This impacts adversely on the ability of ED staff to assess, diagnose and treat those patients who need the skills and expertise of ED staff. The number of patients currently presenting to ED can lead to following problems: i. Departmental overcrowding ii. Compromised infection prevention and control measures iii. Patient safety risks iv. Long waiting times v. Complaints vi. Reputational damage vii. Reduced staff morale The aim of this service is to provide a service to redirect patients from the Emergency Department (ED) queue who are suitable for attending their family GP or Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) in the community. This has the aim of reducing waiting times for minor illness category patients as well as promoting a change in help seeking behaviour in the future to a primary care service where appropriate. The below table indicates the lots the Trust is looking to test as part of this Pre Market Engagement lot: Lot # Trust Site Days Service Hours / Slots LOT 1 BWC Birmingham Children's Hospital 7 Day Service Weekday: 14:00 - 22:00: 21 slots Weekend: 12:00 - 22:00: 27 slots LOT 2 BWC Birmingham Children's Hospital 3 Day Service; Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Weekday 14:00 - 22:00: 21 slots. Weekend 12:00 - 22:00: 27 slots The service will be provided at the below site: Birmingham Children's Hospital Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Tel 0121 333 9999 Staffing The Provider shall supply a sufficient number and type of staff required to deliver the service: 1 Clinician (ACP, GP or alternative appropriate clinical decision maker) 1 Receptionist 1 Clinical Support worker / Healthcare Assistant Contract Length: The anticipated contract will be for a minimum of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods with an anticipated commencement date of October 2026. Authority Profile We are Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust - proud to bring together the expertise of Birmingham Children's Hospital and Birmingham Women's Hospital. Our Trust is the first of its type in the UK, formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to providing the highest quality, world-class care that women, children and families want, and deserve. Engagement Description Prior to the start of the formal procurement process, the BBCS Procurement Collaborative seeks expressions of interest from potential Suppliers wishing to tender for this opportunity. We reserve the right to exchange information about services to be provided, this may take the form of a market engagement event and/or issue a Supplier questionnaire. Suppliers wishing to participate, should express an interest in the first instance via the health family single e-Commercial system portal. (Atamis) by Friday 5th June 2026. Timetable for Pre Market Engagement Please find below indicative timetable for the Pre Market Engagement: Pre Market Notice issued: 22/05/2026 Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire Issued: 29/05/2026 Deadline for expressions of interest: 05/06/2026 Deadline for completion of Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire: 19/06/2026 Suppliers who express interest will be expected to complete a questionnaire and costing grid, this will be sent out to supplier on 29/05/2026 or when expression of interest is submitted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047344-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £429,800 | | Lots value | £429,800 | | 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 | 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 | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121100 - General-practitioner services ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 15:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047344-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - 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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