Peer support workers
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The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of peer support workers within the community perinatal and maternal mental health service, aimed at patients registered with GPs in Birmingham and Solihull. The procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous health services (CPV code: 85140000) and follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, awarded through a direct award process, has a total value of £89,066, and runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.
The award decision was approved by the BSMHFT Sustainability Board on 27th February 2025, with representations by providers due by 25th March 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focused on mental health support. The contracting parties' confidence in the current provider's capability indicates a favourable environment for qualified service providers to deliver high-quality, impactful support services.
Businesses featuring a proven track record in mental health care, particularly in perinatal and maternal health, would find this contract highly beneficial for growth and establishing a pivotal role in the local healthcare ecosystem. Suitable competitors might include medium to large-scale entities equipped with adequately trained personnel to support this vital community service.
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 decision makers by 25 March 2025 to gail.bloxham@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
The award decision was approved by BSMHFT Sustainability Board on 27 February 2025. No conflicts were declared. Key criteria were presented and the current provider is able to demonstrate that they have delivered under their previous contractual arrangement and BSMHFT is confident that this delivery will continue under a new contract.
Peer support workers within the community perinatal and maternal mental health service for patients registered with GPs in Birmingham and Solihull
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