Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
RQ3
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B46NH
UK
Contact person: Katie Watts
E-mail: katie.watts17@nhs.net
NUTS: UKG31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://toucanwestmids.nhs.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
CAMHS Psychiatric Liaison
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85111500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
CAMHS Psychiatric Liaison provision is provided in A&Es throughout the West Midlands.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 589 175.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An urgent need has been identified to ensure CAMHS Psychiatric Liaison provision is provided in A&Es throughout the West Midlands whilst a review of A&E is undertaken by Toucan to establish a longer-term plan, this has been procured using the Urgent Award route.
The contracts will run for 7 months, September 26 to March 27 with the service running for 6 months of this (October 26 to March 27).
The lifetime value of the contract is £1,589,175, split over 14 providers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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:
Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority and in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the Directive
Explanation
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.
This route was taken due to the urgent need for Psychiatric Liaisons to be present in A&E departments over the winter period when high usage is likely to cause system pressures.
There were no conflicts of interests declared during this process.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust - Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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 Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
RQ3
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 83 641.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: University Hospitals Birmingham - Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust,
RRK
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 250 922.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: University Hospitals NHS Coventry and Warwickshire - Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust,
RKB
Coventry
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 83 641.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust - Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
RJC
Warwickshire
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 83 641.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust - Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
RNA
Dudley
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 83 641.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust - Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
RXK
West Bromwich
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 83 641.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
RJE
Staffordshire
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 167 281.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust - Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
RBK
Walsall
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 83 641.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
RL4
Wolverhampton
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 83 641.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
RWP
Worcester
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 167 281.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust - Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
RLT
Warwickshire
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 83 641.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust- Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
RXW
Shrewsbury Shropshire
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 167 281.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: Wye Valley NHS Trust- Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
Wye Valley NHS Trust
RLQ
Hereford
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 83 641.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: West Midlands CYPMH Provider Collaborative Sub-Contract 2026/2027: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust- Psychiatric Liaison
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2026
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
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
RTG
Derby
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 83 641.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.
This route was taken due to the urgent need for Psychiatric Liaisons to be present in A&E departments over the winter period when high usage is likely to cause system pressures.
There were no conflicts of interests declared during this process.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Toucan Senior Leadership Team
Birmingham
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/09/2026