Provision of mental health counselling
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The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for provision of mental health counselling services, effective from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The contract, valued at £25,925, falls under the Miscellaneous health services category (CPV code 85140000). This direct award process is in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which means the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply.
Although the contract started with an intention to award notice, it was formally awarded to St Martins Centre for health and healing with no conflicts declared. The standstill period ended on 26 March 2025, with decision-making representations directed to Gail Bloxham at the Trust. Businesses specialising in health services, particularly mental health counselling, can leverage this tender to expand their expertise and service delivery in Birmingham and Solihull.
Providers in this industry who have experience in delivering similar services under previous contractual arrangements with NHS trusts will find this opportunity especially promising. The procurement method involving direct award without prior publication indicates a streamlined process, potentially allowing for quicker engagement and commencement of services. This presents a strategic opening for businesses aiming to develop strong partnerships within the healthcare sector and enhance their portfolio of clients.
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 26 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 counselling services for residents registered with Birmingham or Solihull GPs
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