Work and Health Related Services – NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board is establishing a four-year framework agreement to give public sector commissioners across the West Midlands access to qualified providers of employment support and work and health related services. The framework covers 12 geographical and specialist lots, including local employment support services and dedicated neurodiversity pathways.

Service Requirements

The framework is intended to support the delivery of employment and work-related health services as commissioning needs and funding become available. Providers may apply for any combination of the 12 lots, subject to the requirements in the procurement documents.

The 12 lots are:

• Birmingham and Solihull: Solihull, Birmingham North, Birmingham East, Birmingham Central, Birmingham West and Birmingham South.
• Black Country: Dudley, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Walsall.
• Neurodiversity Pathway: Birmingham and Solihull; Black Country.

Contract Information

• Buyer: NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board
• Tender Reference: C484624
• Previous Notice Reference: 2026/S 000-061251
• Estimated Framework Value: £32,398,000 excluding VAT (£36,000,000 including VAT)
• Contract Period: 5 January 2027 to 4 January 2031
• Duration: Four years, with no extension option
• Maximum Individual Supplier Award: Anticipated not to exceed £5,000,000
• Geographical Coverage: Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country
• Framework Arrangement: Unlimited suppliers; individual call-off contracts awarded through further competition
• Potential Participating Authorities: NHS Black Country ICB, West Midlands Combined Authority, Birmingham City Council, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council and City of Wolverhampton Council
• Enquiry Deadline: 13 November 2026, 5:00pm
• Tender Submission Deadline: 23 November 2026, 5:00pm
• Estimated Award Decision: 14 December 2026
• Supplier Briefings: 28 October 2026 and 11 November 2026, both at 1:00pm
• Evaluation: Technical quality; refer to the procurement documents for the detailed assessment criteria
• CPV Codes: 79611000 – Job search services; 75122000 – Administrative healthcare services

Tender documents and application: Visit the Atamis procurement portal and search for project reference C484624 or project name Work and Health Related Services.

Supplier Requirements

The framework is listed as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Suppliers must meet the legal, financial and technical participation conditions set out in the procurement documents. Providers should review the relevant lot requirements before applying.

Commercial Relevance

This framework offers a potential route to public sector work and health service contracts across Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country. It may be relevant to organisations delivering employment support, job search services or specialist neurodiversity pathways. However, framework appointment does not guarantee work or expenditure, and individual contracts will be awarded through further competition.

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