Provision of counselling support
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The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed the award of a contract for the provision of counselling support, classified under the Health services category (CPV: 85100000). The contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 with a total value of £21,041. This procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) outlined in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, thus exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
The awarding process adhered to direct award procedure C without a prior call for competition. Key dates include the publication date on 4 April 2025, starting the standstill period and the deadline for representations by providers being 25 March 2025. The contract serves the Birmingham locality in the United Kingdom.
This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in mental health support and counselling. Companies with a proven track record in delivering similar services will find this contract advantageous. The procurement process favoured established expertise and continuity in service delivery, suggesting that experienced providers with a strong local presence and previous contractual success with the Trust will be well-suited to compete.
The direct award process implies reduced competition and expedited procurement, making this an attractive opportunity for qualified providers looking to solidify their client base and revenue streams within the Birmingham region's healthcare market.
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 MHPC Commissioning Committee on 3 March 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.
Provision of mental health support/counselling to patients registered with Birmingham / Solihull GPs
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