Provision of GP services for patients with no fixed abode
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The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process under the open procedure for the provision of GP services aimed at patients with no fixed abode within the Birmingham area. This process falls under the community health services category and was intended to cater to adults 18 and above who are rough sleepers or living in temporary accommodation. The contract, initially valued at £334,000, was awarded on 18th December 2025 to Birmingham SmartCare Ltd for one of the procurement lots, with a signed contract value of £278,300.
The tender status is currently complete, and the service is required to operate Monday to Friday, providing primary care services from 09:00 to 17:00. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with capabilities in delivering health services to vulnerable populations, especially those skilled in managing community health services in an urban setting like Birmingham. Companies specialising in healthcare delivery, particularly those certified to supply services to the NHS or with experience in handling social health requirements for transient populations, would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise.
The open procedure of this procurement ensures that businesses of varying scales, including SMEs, had the opportunity to compete on a fair playing field, contributing to their growth in public sector health provision.
The provision of a service that provides patients with primary care medical services for patients age 18 and above, that have no fixed abode (this includes rough sleepers, adults living in short term temporary accommodation or hostels) and are residing in the Birmingham area or patients registered with the practice as temporary patients.
BSMHFT are seeking the provision of a service that provides patients with primary care medical services for patients age 18 and above, that have no fixed abode (this includes rough sleepers, adults living in short term temporary accommodation or hostels) and are residing in the Birmingham area or patients registered with the practice as temporary patients. The service is required to be delivered on a minimum basis of set appointment listed within the specification, within the hours of Monday - Friday - 09:00-17:00.
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The contract period is one year.
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