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Rapid Response Service to support Section 136 Observations

CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Jul 2025 at 08:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, undertaken by the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, was completed for the provision of a Rapid Response Service to support Section 136 Observations. This service falls under the health services category and is located in Chester, United Kingdom. The process was at the award stage as of 8th July 2025, with the contract period set from 8th July 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement method used was below threshold without competition, with a total contract value of £723,884. The legal basis for this contract was the UKPGA 2023/54, underlining its statutory compliance.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in mental health support and urgent care. Independence Support Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Gloucestershire, was awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for similar enterprises to engage in public sector contracts. Businesses equipped to deliver rapid response support and patient care would find this an ideal opportunity to expand their service offerings within the NHS framework, leveraging their capabilities for strategic growth in the public health sector. The focus within the service includes observation in hospital places of safety, patient transport, and support to mental health wards, making it suitable for businesses with expertise in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rapid Response Service to support Section 136 Observations

Notice Description

The Rapid Response Service will support the transport, support, and observation to patients across the Cheshire and Wirral NHS Foundation Trust footprint. The service will sit within the Urgent Care First Response portfolio and will undertake the following functions: 1. Section 135/ Section 136 observation in acute hospital place of safety (POS) 2. Patient conveyance 3. Supporting Patients in A and E departments who have been assessed as requiring a mental health inpatient bed. 4. Support to inpatient mental health wards 5. Support to Home Treatment Teams 6. Support to the Crisis Line Capacity for all responses will be managed centrally by Rapid Response coordinators who will be based in the crisis line and work alongside Clinical Leads to prioritise responses. Rapid Response Team Members will be based in the Crisis Triage and Response Service (CTRS) and the East Home Treatment Team. S135 / S136 observation in acute hospital POS and takes priority over all other functions of the service and this will be prioritised. 01/04/25 to 31/12/25 PS723,884

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ac7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038068-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£723,884 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cwp.contracts@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1BQ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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