Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2WB
UK
Contact person: Ali Babu
E-mail: ali.babu@uhb.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKG3
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
Community Counselling
Reference number: C387018
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312320
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is an opportunity for third sector/charity organisations for Community Counselling services across Birmingham and Solihull localities. Full information regarding the service and allocated budget can be found within the tender documents.<br/><br/>This is a competitive procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The competition is being run by Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative on behalf of Birmingham Mental Health Provider Collaborative. <br/><br/>This procurement is split into <br/><br/>For any issues and assistance accessing the opportunity please contact the authority via Atamis.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
718 317.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG31
Main site or place of performance:
Localities across Birmingham and Solihull - Central, East, South, West, North, Solihull
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Localities across Birmingham and Solihull - Central, East, South, West, North, Solihull.<br/><br/>The lead provider will be expected to work in partnership across the lots with each locality lead within their bid. <br/><br/>More information on partnership working can be found within the specification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
718 317.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extensions are subject to NHS approved funding, current contract is being procured for 2 years with option to extend for a further 2 (2+2).
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
This opportunity is open to third sector and charity organisations only.<br/><br/>This is a competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).<br/><br/>Further information can be found within the tender documents on Atamis.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
03/11/2025
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
31/12/2026
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
29/09/2025
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Opportunity open to third sector organisations only.<br/><br/>Competitive procedure under PSR. <br/><br/>All information can be found within the tender documents within Atamis.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust
Unit 1, B1 50 Summer Hill Road
Birmingham
B1 3RB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/09/2025