Provision of a mental health crisis cafe and counselling

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of a mental health crisis cafe and counselling services. The procurement falls within the industry category of "Miscellaneous health services" under CPV 85140000. Located in Birmingham, this notice transitions from intention to award to the official award, with a contract start date of 01 April 2025 and end date of 31 March 2026.

Key procurement stages included the standstill period ending 26 March 2025, during which no conflicts were declared. The contract is valued at £269,912 and is awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement process used was a direct award procedure without prior call for competition.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, especially those with a background in providing crisis support and counselling. Companies with proven ability to deliver health services under previous contracts will find this procurement an attractive opportunity. The direct award to well-qualified suppliers like Oasis Mental Health Support suggests that organisations with a robust track record and regional operational presence in locations such as Solihull are particularly well-suited to compete effectively for similar future contracts.

This contract not only provides immediate business growth prospects but also strengthens the provider's profile and service portfolio in the public health sector.