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title: "KMPT Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Bed Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038a64"
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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-h6vhtk-038a64

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## Summary

The Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust is seeking providers for the provision of Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds to meet the identified needs for the Kent and Medway area. The Trust has awarded a contract to Cygnet Health Care Limited for a period of 2 years until 31st March 2025. The contract, awarded following the Light Touch Procedure, covers the delivery of PICU beds including specific bed requirements and start dates.

This tender offers growth opportunities for service providers in the psychiatric hospital services industry. Businesses capable of providing high-quality psychiatric intensive care services to meet the Trust's strict criteria and deadlines would be well-suited to compete. The contract value is significant, reflecting the demand for these services in the region. Providers interested in tendering should pay attention to the specified requirements, deadlines, and evaluation criteria outlined by the Trust.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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
* 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.

Renewal: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019072-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,260,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## 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 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019072-2023
- 2 Dec 2022 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034255-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/
- https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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