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Community Counselling - Opportunity for Third Sector

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Regent Court, Birmingham, B15 1NU, GB

Contact Name: Ali Babu

Contact Email: ali.babu@uhb.nhs.uk

Status
active
Procedure
Other -
Value
718317.0 GBP
Published
29 Sep 2025, 12:01
Deadline
03 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2027, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
85312320 - Counselling services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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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. For any issues and assistance accessing the opportunity please contact the authority via Atamis. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Opportunity reference - C387018 Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668bbe84-e3d0-4c04-95dd-1411dda899d5

Link Description: Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

Documents

Document Description: Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

Document Description: Community Counselling Covering Letter

Document Description: Community Counselling Service Specification

Document Description: Community Counselling PSR Competitive Process Declarations

Document Description: Community Counselling Budget Allocation by Locality

Document Description: Commercial Schedule Community Counselling

Document Description: Community Counselling Invitation to Tender ITT

Document Description: Community Counselling Technical Questions

Document Description: NHS Standard Contract Draft - Community Counselling (INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY)

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