Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2WB
Contact
Ali Babu
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG3 - West Midlands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.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 above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Community Counselling
Reference number
C387018
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
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 Learning Disability and Autism Provider Collaborative.
This procurement is split into 6 lots for each locality, bidders are permitted to bid for as many and as little of the 6 lots as they wish.
For any issues and assistance accessing the opportunity please contact the authority via Atamis.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £718,317
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Main site or place of performance
Localities across Birmingham and Solihull - Central, East, South, West, North, Solihull
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Localities across Birmingham and Solihull - Central, East, South, West, North, Solihull.
The lead provider will be expected to work in partnership across the lots with each locality lead within their bid.
More information on partnership working can be found within the specification.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £718,317
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2026
End date
31 March 2028
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).
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This opportunity is open to third sector and charity organisations only.
This is a competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
Further information can be found within the tender documents on Atamis.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
3 November 2025
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 31 December 2026
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
29 September 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Opportunity open to third sector organisations only.
Competitive procedure under PSR.
All information can be found within the tender documents within Atamis.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust
Unit 1, B1 50 Summer Hill Road
Birmingham
B1 3RB
Country
United Kingdom