Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
PGWC-7578-LYDG
The Council House, Manor Square
Solihull
B91 3QB
UK
E-mail: procteam@solihull.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG32
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.solihull.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://solihull.my.site.com/s/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
SOL Drug & Alcohol Services 2027
Reference number: SOL30234
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
For the provision of an integrated prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery service addressing the needs of adults, young people and families affected by drug and/or alcohol use in Solihull. The service delivers statutory treatment functions aligned with the national Drug Strategy and OHID guidance, covering adult drug treatment and recovery, adult alcohol treatment and recovery, criminal justice pathways, family service, and children and young people substance misuse services.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
19 919 750.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG32
Main site or place of performance:
Solihull
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Solihull’s integrated prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery service addresses the needs of adults, young people and families affected by drug and/or alcohol use in Solihull. The service delivers statutory treatment functions aligned with the national Drug Strategy and OHID guidance, covering adult drug treatment and recovery, adult alcohol treatment and recovery, criminal justice pathways, family service, and children and young people (CYP) substance misuse services. <br/><br/>Objectives of the service: <br/><br/>To provide access to individuals or families in need. In particular to ensure that pathways to help are available for: patients within healthcare services (primary and secondary care), clients of social care agencies, vulnerable young people (e.g. those in LA care, young offenders or those excluded from school) and offenders within the criminal justice system. <br/><br/>To actively support individuals identified as dependent upon drugs or alcohol in hospital settings to access the drug and alcohol service in the community. <br/><br/>To ensure that individualised packages of treatment and support are offered to those seeking help, whether individuals or families, which meet the highest standards of care and demonstrate excellent results. <br/><br/>To provide harm reduction services to substance misusers including: advice and information, needle exchange facilities, supervised consumption and administration of medication, Blood Borne Virus (BBV) testing and vaccination. <br/><br/>To provide treatment and support which encompasses all domains of need (medical, psychological, social and emotional) and is fully and seamlessly integrated across those domains. <br/><br/>To ensure that, in the treatment of any individual, their family/carer/friends are engaged wherever possible as active partners in the intervention plan. <br/><br/>To ensure that effective liaison and co-ordination of intervention is assured between the treatment service and other agencies working with an individual. Including adult Care and support, Children's services, criminal justice system, mental health services primary and acute healthcare <br/><br/>Solihull Council are intending to award this contract to the existing provider of this service, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) following direct award process C under PSR Regulations 2023 Regulation 9. <br/> <br/>The approximate lifetime value of the contract comprising initial term of 3 years up to 3 years extension, is £19,919,750. The level of grants and funding may change over the life of the contract, dependent on the Public Health Grant + Drug & Alcohol ringfence from the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC). <br/><br/>The contract is intended to provide the service on an initial term of 3 years and 1st April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with the option of extending up to a maximum of 3 years to 31 March 2033.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
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 the relevant authority by midnight 4 September 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
N/A
Uffculme Centre, 52 Queensbridge Road
Birmingham
B13 8QY
UK
Telephone: +44 1213010000
NUTS: UKG
Internet address(es)
URL: www.bsmhft.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 821 836.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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 midnight on Thursday 4 September 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. <br/><br/> Representations should be sent to the Corporate Procurement Service, Solihull MBC via email procteam@solihull.gov.uk <br/><br/>The award decision-maker(s) were: Director of Public Health <br/><br/>Declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals: <br/>Conflicts of interest identified among service area officers: 1 potential perceived conflict of interest identified as 1 Council Officer involved in the process was employed by Provider five years previously but no connection since. <br/><br/>The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it: Clear contractual boundaries between commissioner and provider are in place and on-going. Contract management is also supported by another PH commissioner who has no affiliation with the service provider. <br/><br/>Key criteria rationale: <br/>The relative importance of the key criteria is weighted to reflect that all key criteria are important to the successful delivery of the service, with a slightly higher weighting to key criteria 1, 3 and 4 as these are essential to a continued successful and responsive service. Key criteria 5 (social value) was weighted 5 % in line with the existing contract. <br/><br/>The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. <br/><br/>Key criteria 1. Quality and innovation (25%) <br/>The provider delivers a broad range of evidence-based pharmacological and psychosocial interventions, tailored through needs and strengths-based assessments and co-produced recovery plans. Robust clinical governance supports safe delivery. A comprehensive harm reduction offer is in place. Performance is broadly stable with positive trajectories, including strong engagement, retention and above-average progress in treatment outcomes. Overall performance remains consistent and satisfactory, demonstrating sustained effectiveness. Future performance is expected to remain stable, effective, and progressively improving, supported by established systems and a strong platform for innovation. <br/><br/>Key criteria 2. Value (20%) <br/>Delivery models prioritise efficiency and prevention. Available data indicates spend is broadly consistent with similar areas, with resources deployed effectively within the current financial envelope. The provider brings significant added value through long-standing relationships and integration across the local system. <br/><br/>Key criteria 3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability (25%) <br/>The provider’s established system-wide visibility and referral pathways are well embedded across partner organisations. Flexible delivery models and integrated pathways are already in place and functioning effectively. Performance data shows strong rates of progression from referral to assessment, indicating that this model is supporting engagement and continuity. The provider performs particularly strongly in harm reduction. Overall, the provider is expected to deliver consistent, integrated, and sustainable services, with performance remaining stable and responsive despite increasing system pressures. <br/><br/>Key criteria 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (25%) <br/>The established model is embedded and functioning effectively. Performance data indicates strong conversion from referral to assessment, suggesting this approach will continue to support timely engagement. The provider demonstrates consistent use of data, needs assessment, and partner insight to target high-risk groups. The provider demonstrates a strong commitment to reducing inequalities through targeted interventions and co-production. This is supported by partnership working and monitoring processes, indicating sustained progress is likely. <br/><br/>Key criteria 5. Social value (5%) <br/>Specific social value deliverables will be built upon through strengthening measurement and demonstrable impact.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office, 70 Whitehall, London
London
SW1a 2AS
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/08/2026