Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Birmingham
UK
Contact person: Gail Bloxham
E-mail: gail.bloxham@nhs.net
NUTS: UKG31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Crisis Text Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of a crisis text service to support
everyone in mental health crisis, irrespective of their background and demographics. The clinically led
service aims to provide timely, accessible, and effective support including a range of interventions
tailored to meet the diverse needs of service users in Birmingham and Solihull
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The crisis text service must ensure accessibility and inclusivity ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds and demographics can readily access timely crisis support. This encompasses disabled
and neurodivergent people, non-speakers, and those with other language barriers, as well as careful considerations for older people and children and young people.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
09/05/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 intention is to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider notice and decisions relating to this award will be approved at the MHPC Commissioning Committee
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/04/2025