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title: "KMPT Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Bed Provision"
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# KMPT Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Bed Provision

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4efd5216-ef54-40a5-a70c-9b791aea79cc

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## Summary

The Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £8,260,000 and runs from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025, with a possible extension. The procurement method used was the Open procedure (above threshold), and the tender period ended on 16th January 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the hospital services sector, particularly those providing psychiatric hospital services and hospital support services. SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for this procurement. The contract duration provides stability and potential for long-term partnerships, making it suitable for businesses looking for secured revenue streams over multiple years. Companies with experience in psychiatric care and healthcare provision are well-positioned to compete and win this contract.

## Notice

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) is awarding a contract for the provision of Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds to meet the identified needs for the population in the Kent and Medway area. Data shows that KMPT has a need to provide for up to 7 female PICU beds at any one time; for patients who meet the core napicu criteria. This includes: 5 Female PICU Block Booked Beds (required 365 days per year), and 2 On-Demand Female PICU beds (required on an ad hoc basis). On occasion the Trust may also require Acute beds to assist the Trust with peak demand during winter pressure or for example when Ward refurbishment takes place. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is the 1st April 2023 at 00:00 hours. The Contract is awarded for a period of 2 years until 31st March 2025, with an option to extend for a further period/s of up to 2-years subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Trust. The Trust has procured this contract following the Light Touch Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. The Trust has awarded one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f7649e-caf1-4ecc-89a3-1100a3d60df8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,260,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST |
| Locality | AYLESFORD |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME20 6WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Larkfield |
| Westminster constituency | Chatham and Aylesford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYGNET HEALTH CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services
- 85112000 - Hospital support services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2023 at 17:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f7649e-caf1-4ecc-89a3-1100a3d60df8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f7649e-caf1-4ecc-89a3-1100a3d60df8
  4th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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