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title: "Adult Mental Health Provision of Psychiatric Intensive Care (PICU) Services"
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# Adult Mental Health Provision of Psychiatric Intensive Care (PICU) Services

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97834e2c-6b28-4cec-b475-dfe5c889946e

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is leading the procurement process for the "Adult Mental Health Provision of Psychiatric Intensive Care (PICU) Services." This tender, classified under hospital services, is set in Derbyshire, East Midlands, and operates under an open procurement method. Key dates include a tender deadline of 12:00 pm on 26th October 2018, with a contract period commencing on 1st April 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The overall financial value for the two lots totals approximately 5.298 million GBP, with specific values of 1.962 million GBP for 5 male beds, and 1.570 million GBP for 4 female beds, both subject to potential extension.

This procurement opportunity presents considerable business growth potential for suitably qualified providers, particularly in the healthcare sector focusing on mental health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in psychiatric care. The bidding process encourages innovation in providing gender-specific PICU services to enhance patient care within Derbyshire, fostering collaboration among regional clinical commissioning groups, and addressing existing service gaps.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden and GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Hardwick Clinical Commissioning Group (HCCG) acting as Lead Commissioner on behalf of the Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Groups (including Erewash, Southern Derbyshire and North Derbyshire CCG's) invited Bidders from suitably qualified providers to deliver Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit Beds for Derbyshire CCG registered patients. Previously Derbyshire CCG's did not commission PICU provision within Derbyshire, instead they commissioned an Enhanced Care Ward with DHcFT. Today, where a PICU bed is needed, this was currently purchased primarily through private sector providers. The key aims and objectives identified by the Commissioners were to provide gender specific PICU services in or near Derbyshire, potentially in conjunction with other Regional CCG Commissioners. This opportunity was divided into Lots: Lot 1 was for the provision of 5 Male beds. The Contract Value for this service Lot 1 male beds only, is circa 1 962 000 GBP (excluding VAT) for the initial 2 year term of this contract, with the 12 month optional extension for year 3. The maximum envelop over 3 years is circa 2 943 000 GBP, but is not guaranteed. Lot 2 was for the provision of 4 Female beds. The contract Value for Lot 2 female beds only, is circa 1 570 000 GBP. (excluding VAT) for the initial 2 year term of this contract, with the 12 month optional extension for year 3. The maximum envelop over 3 years is circa 2 355 000 GBP, but is not guaranteed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/195fe2f6-6441-4f8d-860b-94e92652e26f |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,298,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,556,121 |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111000 - Hospital services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2019 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/195fe2f6-6441-4f8d-860b-94e92652e26f
- 4 Oct 2018 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2629d9fd-309b-405d-be87-e8b8f0524803

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/195fe2f6-6441-4f8d-860b-94e92652e26f
  26th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2629d9fd-309b-405d-be87-e8b8f0524803
  4th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58038105-6b29-46ff-96b1-60f5acfd67cd
  PICU Specification
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Bravo E-tendering portal

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