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21 Jul 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, involves the intention to award a contract for Mental Health Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) services. Under the Provider Selection Regime, this falls outside the typical Procurement Act. The tender is classified under the health services category and is specifically related to services to be delivered in the UKD3 region. The process is at the award stage, with the standstill period initiated on 21st July 2026. Written representations regarding this intention need to be submitted by 3rd August 2026. The contractual period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an approximate contract value of £1,986,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those with experience in providing PICU services. As the process utilises a direct award with no prior call for competition, existing providers in the sector with a proven track record in satisfying similar contracts are well-positioned to benefit. While options are not available, the opportunity is substantial for those capable of demonstrating compliance with the outlined quality criteria, focusing exclusively on service quality without a competitive price component. This favours well-established, high-quality service providers such as Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital, which is already actively involved in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Mental Health PICU provision

Notice Description

Mental Health PICU provision

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services to be provided: Mental Health PICU provision
PCFT is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C
Approx lifetime value of contract: PS1,986,000
Contract dates: 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027

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 Procurement Act do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Monday 3rd August 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068570-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENNINE CARE 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
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
Postcode
OL6 7SR
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIORY CHEADLE ROYAL HOSPITAL

Further Information

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