GP service provision for adult secure mental health patients

Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of GP services to adult secure mental health patients. This contract, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, marks the formal awarding of the service supplier as Heathford Group Practice. The contract is valued at £168,236, with services commencing on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026.

Approved by the BSMHFT Sustainability Board on 27 February 2025, the awarding process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition and standstill representations were to be made by 25 March 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in providing GP services within secure mental health settings. Companies with proven experience in delivering high-quality healthcare services and those looking to expand their operations in the Birmingham area would likely find this contract advantageous.

The procurement method, as a direct award under PSR, offers streamlined and potentially lucrative engagements for established healthcare providers, especially large-scale practices. With potential extensions reviewed against delivery, this contract could offer further long-term collaboration opportunities.