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title: "PIN - Adult Mental Health S136 Secure Transport"
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# PIN - Adult Mental Health S136 Secure Transport

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-547bf4a6-24b5-47f1-99de-7f0063a25020

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## Summary

The tender titled "PIN - Adult Mental Health S136 Secure Transport" is initiated by Portsmouth City Council, acting on behalf of eight NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups and other health trusts in Hampshire. This procurement, categorised under public road transport services, aims to provide secure transport for mental health patients and is currently in the planning stage. The tender period is set to conclude on 17th February 2017, and the contract will begin on 1st August 2017 and last until 31st July 2020. Interested parties are invited to participate in a market warming event late February 2017, where they can engage with commissioners and contribute to service specifications.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and healthcare service sectors, particularly those specialising in secure transport services and mental health support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can leverage their expertise to provide tailored services. The upcoming market warming event will also facilitate networking with other providers and key stakeholders, enhancing the chance for collaboration and business growth in this vital area of public service.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council, on behalf of the 8 Hampshire NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Solent NHS Trust, would like to notify potential service providers of our intention to publish a tender for provision of services relating to section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 and secure transport for mental health patients under s135 of the Act and other secure mental health transport in March 2017. We will be holding a market warming event in late February 2017 (details to be confirmed) which will detail the broad range of service provision, and provide an opportunity to contribute towards the service specification and network with other potential providers. There will also be an opportunity to question commissioners and representatives of the Trusts, Hampshire Constabulary and local authority Approved Mental Health Professionals. For more information contact andrew.spencer@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c52707-4ef8-4378-b4d4-f9c84a1e991a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2017 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c52707-4ef8-4378-b4d4-f9c84a1e991a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c52707-4ef8-4378-b4d4-f9c84a1e991a
  7th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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