Provision of spiritual care counselling
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Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for the provision of spiritual care counselling, classified under miscellaneous health services (CPV 85140000). This tender is part of the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 and falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It is a direct award process, with the contract officially awarded to Karis Neighbourhood Scheme.
The contract period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, valued at £21,661. The procurement method is limited, and the award decision was approved on 3 March 2025, with the standstill period marking its start allowing representations up to 26 March 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services industry to expand their portfolio in community-based care.
Providers experienced in offering specialised spiritual counselling will find this contract well-suited to their expertise, especially those capable of demonstrating credible past performance in similar services. The selected supplier, Karis Neighbourhood Scheme, emphasises the importance of large-scale organisations in contributing effectively to mental health support. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to collaborate with a renowned NHS foundation trust, enhancing their visibility and market presence in the Birmingham region.
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 spiritual counselling services for residents of Birmingham
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