Provision of a mental health crisis cafe and counselling
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTEstimated Value
Up to £264,231
Deadline
Not specified
Published
13 October 2026
Type
services
Overview
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The award decision was approved by BSMHFT MHPC Commissioning Committee on 3 March 2025.
Eligibility & compliance
Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 26 March 2025 to gail.bloxham@nhs.net.
Regulations cited
- Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Additional details
No conflicts were declared. Key criteria were presented and the current provider is able to demonstrate that they have delivered under their previous contractual arrangement and BSMHFT is confident that this delivery will continue under a new contract.
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Award Details
Oasis mental health support
£264,231
Likely incumbents
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- 1
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1 contract wonlatest 1 Jun 2026£66,979
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTKey Dates
Published
13 October 2026
Submission deadline
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