Scope
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 Provider Collaborative.
This procurement is split into 6 lots - Central, North, East, South, West, Solihull. More information on partnership can be found within the specification.
Financials will be evaluated on a "Cost per £ Benefit" formula, which can be found within the invitation to tender.
PLEASE NOTE - Providers are able to bid for all six lots, there is no limit of 5 lots as this notice prescribes, this was simply put forward due to system restrictions.
For any issues and assistance accessing the opportunity please contact the authority via Atamis.
Total value (estimated)
- £718,317 excluding VAT
- £718,317 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
This contract will be for an initial 2 years, with a possibility to extend for a further 2 years (1+1) dependant upon available funding.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312320 - Counselling services
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 5
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 5
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
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.
Lot 1. Central
Description
Locality - Central Birmingham
Lot value (estimated)
- £113,422 excluding VAT
- £113,422 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. East
Description
Locality - East Birmingham
Lot value (estimated)
- £139,245 excluding VAT
- £139,245 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. West
Description
Locality - West Birmingham
Lot value (estimated)
- £143,661 excluding VAT
- £143,661 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Solihull
Description
Locality - Solihull
Lot value (estimated)
- £107,352 excluding VAT
- £107,352 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. South
Description
Locality - South Birmingham
Lot value (estimated)
- £107,873 excluding VAT
- £107,873 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. North
Description
Locality - North Birmingham
Lot value (estimated)
- £106,764 excluding VAT
- £106,764 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Central
Lot 2. East
Lot 3. West
Lot 4. Solihull
Lot 5. South
Lot 6. North
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions to be made via Atamis (Third sector only).
Opportunity reference - C387018 (Search via Atamis)
Please ensure you are signed up to Atamis via - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Technical Scoring |
Quality | 100.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMC-2127-TPCV
Unit 1, B1 50 Summer Hill Road
Birmingham
B1 3RB
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Summary of their role in this procurement: Conduction of the procurement on behalf of contracting authority.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVL-6877-BXXV
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2WB
United Kingdom
Email: ali.babu@uhb.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Contact organisation
Contact Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust for any enquiries.