Preliminary Market Engagement ED Primary Care Services

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Hospitals. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 429,800. Proposals must be submitted before June 5, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The BBCS Procurement Collaborative, hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is Preliminary Market Engagement for a contract for Urgent Primary Care Service on behalf of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. The BBCS Procurement Collaborative, hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is conducting Preliminary Market Engagement for a contract for Urgent Primary Care Service on behalf of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. The aim of this Pre-Market Engagement is to determine cost saving benefits across two operating hours models, these are broken down further below. Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust see up to 30% patients that self-present to the Emergency Department (ED) do so with symptoms that could be better managed within primary care. This impacts adversely on the ability of ED staff to assess, diagnose and treat those patients who need the skills and expertise of ED staff. The number of patients currently presenting to ED can lead to following problems: i. Departmental overcrowding ii. Compromised infection prevention and control measures iii. Patient safety risks iv. Long waiting times v. Complaints vi. Reputational damage vii. Reduced staff morale The aim of this service is to provide a service to redirect patients from the Emergency Department (ED) queue who are suitable for attending their family GP or Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) in the community. This has the aim of reducing waiting times for minor illness category patients as well as promoting a change in help seeking behaviour in the future to a primary care service where appropriate. The below table indicates the lots the Trust is looking to test as part of this Pre Market Engagement lot: Lot # Trust Site Days Service Hours / Slots LOT 1 BWC Birmingham Children's Hospital 7 Day Service Weekday: 14:00 - 22:00: 21 slots Weekend: 12:00 - 22:00: 27 slots LOT 2 BWC Birmingham Children's Hospital 3 Day Service; Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Weekday 14:00 - 22:00: 21 slots. Weekend 12:00 - 22:00: 27 slots The service will be provided at the below site: Birmingham Children's Hospital Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Tel 0121 333 9999 Staffing The Provider shall supply a sufficient number and type of staff required to deliver the service: 1 Clinician (ACP, GP or alternative appropriate clinical decision maker) 1 Receptionist 1 Clinical Support worker / Healthcare Assistant Contract Length: The anticipated contract will be for a minimum of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods with an anticipated commencement date of October 2026. Authority Profile We are Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust – proud to bring together the expertise of Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Birmingham Women’s Hospital. Our Trust is the first of its type in the UK, formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to providing the highest quality, world-class care that women, children and families want, and deserve. Engagement Description Prior to the start of the formal procurement process, the BBCS Procurement Collaborative seeks expressions of interest from potential Suppliers wishing to tender for this opportunity. We reserve the right to exchange information about services to be provided, this may take the form of a market engagement event and/or issue a Supplier questionnaire. Suppliers wishing to participate, should express an interest in the first instance via the health family single e-Commercial system portal. (Atamis) by Friday 5th June 2026. Timetable for Pre Market Engagement Please find below indicative timetable for the Pre Market Engagement: Pre Market Notice issued: 22/05/2026 Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire Issued: 29/05/2026 Deadline for expressions of interest: 05/06/2026 Deadline for completion of Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire: 19/06/2026 Suppliers who express interest will be expected to complete a questionnaire and costing grid, this will be sent out to supplier on 29/05/2026 or when expression of interest is submitted.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 047344-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has issued 42 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 38 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Health & Medical, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 047344-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 5, 2026. You have 15 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £429,800 - £429,800. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.