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Notice Title

Section 136 Observations

Notice Description

The provider delivers a dedicated Section 136 Observation Service supporting individuals detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. The service provides: * Safe and compliant observation * 24/7 staffing cover where required * Close working with Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), Section 12 doctors, police, and acute trusts * The service operates in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983 The provider maintains clinical governance arrangements, including: * Observation protocols aligned with national guidance * Appropriate risk assessment protocols * Escalation pathways The provider complies with the Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice and is CQC registered and integrated within local crisis pathways. The workforce is trained in: * delivering the Section 136 Observation Service * crisis management * prevention and management of violence and aggression (PMVA) * trauma-informed care * safeguarding (adult and child where applicable)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Section 136 observation support model is designed to provide safe, responsive and person-centred care while enabling clinical teams to focus on assessment and treatment The provider delivers a dedicated Section 136 Observation Service supporting individuals detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. The service provides: * Safe and compliant observation * 24/7 staffing cover where required * Close working with Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), Section 12 doctors, police, and acute trusts * The service operates in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983 Over the coming months the service will be formally evaluated and future delivery model considered. Therefore, there is a need to extend this contract so there is no break in service for patients and avoid adding pressure on the emergency healthcare system. 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 31st March 2026 to cwp.contracts@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. There has been no substantial change to the nature or cost of the service delivered. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard with the weighting 100 Value of the Contract - PS341,721.32 The Service is intended to be provided; 01/04/26 to 31/07/26

Procurement Information

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 31st March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-066efc
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030099-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

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: Not specified
Contracts Value: £341,721 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 18 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Cancelled
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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