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: 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
expressions of interest for funding to support the 24/7 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre (NMHC) pilot
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Invitations for expressions of interest to support the 24/7 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre (NMHC) pilot .
3 lots are available:
Lot 1 - VCFSE led projects to enable delivery partnerships
Lot 2 - Community Partnership Lead
Lot 3 - Establishment of Collective
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
VCFSE Led Projects to enable delivery partnerships
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
Main site or place of performance:
East Birmingham
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
o Theme 1: Culturally Rooted and Anti-Racist Mental Health Care
o Theme 2: Linking Mental Health with Livelihood and Economic Justice
o Theme 3: Lived Experience, Peer Support and Community-Led Approaches
o Theme 4: Rights-Based, Holistic and Preventative Mental Health
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Community Partnership Lead
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
Main site or place of performance:
East Birmingham locality - working across three local authority wards; Small Health, Bordesley Green and Heartlands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are seeking a Community Partnership Lead who will play a key role in supporting the establishment of a Community Partnership Collective of local grassroot organisations through the effective identification and engagement of local community partners to:
• Support the co-production, co-design and joint bids for innovation funds for community-based services.
• Support the co-production and co-design of the 24/7 NMHC delivery model
• Ensure ongoing involvement of community organisations in mental health care.
• Support and facilitate the participation and involvement of local communities in our service evaluation and community research.
Create opportunities for local citizens to become more involved in the work of 24/7 NMHC and related community mental health initiatives.
• Support and develop co-produced local community partnership principles and projects for scaling up 24/7 NMHC across other neighborhoods.
• Facilitate and strengthen partnership relationships between community members, VCFSE partners and statutory organisations
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Establishment of Collective
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
Main site or place of performance:
East Birmingham locality - working across three local authority wards; Small Health, Bordesley Green and Heartlands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from community partners or groups of partners to establish and host a Community Partners 'Collective. The purpose of this collective is to provide shared infrastructure, coordination, and support to grassroots organisations in the NMHC catchment area to:
• Develop joint bids for commissioned projects
• Deliver culturally relevant, community-based wellbeing activities
• Support project planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Promote equity of access and shared learning across local groups
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
04/08/2025
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 to successful bidders using the Most Suitable Provider process and will be evaluated by a panel including experts by experience, clinical and medical colleagues and an independent panel member. Decisions to award will be scrutinised and approved by BSMHFT Sustainabiity Board.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/07/2025