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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed2f2634-bef3-4762-8638-6f50c6f5835c

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## Summary

The Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds in the Kent and Medway area. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2023 and will run for 2 years, with a possible extension. The procurement follows the Light Touch Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Trust is looking for an organisation to manage the services professionally and cost-effectively.

This tender opportunity is suitable for businesses in the services sector, particularly those experienced in providing psychiatric hospital services and hospital support services. The procurement method is open, with a tender deadline on 16th January 2023. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this tender to enhance service delivery quality and cost efficiency.

## Notice

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) is inviting tenders 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 * 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 scheduled to be on 1st April 2023 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be 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 is procuring this contract following the Light Touch Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. The Trust will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification. The Trust will be utilising the NHS Standard Terms & Conditions for Services Contract. The Trust is seeking to contract with an organisation that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b94635-8126-4262-a0ab-3e88a84ee5e7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2022 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b94635-8126-4262-a0ab-3e88a84ee5e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b94635-8126-4262-a0ab-3e88a84ee5e7
  2nd December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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