--- title: "North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Out of Area Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Placement Reference Number LD/RB44" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069883" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069883" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069883.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069883.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST" published: "2026-05-14" --- # North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Out of Area Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Placement Reference Number LD/RB44 Buyer: NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069883 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069883) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069883.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, which has awarded a contract under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for an out-of-area Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) service. The awarded contract is aimed at specialised psychiatric care, focusing on services to individuals experiencing severe mental health disturbances. This procurement belongs to the services industry category, particularly under psychiatric hospital services. The process reached the award stage as of 14th May 2026, with the contract commencing from 7th May 2026. The contract value is estimated at £28,616.00, with the provider being Priory Woodbourne located in Birmingham, UKG31. The procurement followed a direct award method under the PSR regulations, without prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique and urgent nature of the service requirement. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in psychiatric care services, particularly those able to provide intensive and specialised in-patient mental health treatment. Due to the limited availability of such services nationally, companies that have the capability to offer acutely focused mental health care facilities may find opportunities for growth through participating in similar procurements. The procurement's reliance on a highly specialised service underscores the need for providers who are equipped with the requisite facilities and expertise. Businesses with experience in spot purchasing arrangements could also find similar opportunities, as such contracts may frequently require quick and decisive service provision, particularly within the healthcare sector. ## Notice This Contract Award notice is placed under the Healthcare Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 Regulation 8 for Direct Award Process B, where the Trust is awarding this contract having conducted spot purchasing analysis and concluded that this is the only available option. The Trust has a choice of providers and is not seeking to restrict the number of providers. The Service is for specialised Psychiatric care for a named patient. Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) are specialist wards that provide inpatient mental health care, assessment and comprehensive treatment to individuals who are experiencing the most acutely disturbed phase of a serious mental disorder. The Contract has been awarded following the Direct Award process B, at PS1,022.00 per day for a nominal period of 4 weeks, as the exact duration is unknown. The patient would be reviewed daily, Monday-Friday and would be re-patriated where clinically appropriate. The estimated total cost is PS28,616.00 from 07th May 2026 to an unknown date. The Trust had a spot purchasing arrangement with this provider in the past, and this is a continuation of that service for a new placement, now coming directly through the Trust, whereas previously it sat under the Integrated Care Board (ICB). The contract is new as the Trust is placing the contract directly, but the arrangements have been previously in place under spot purchasing via the ICB. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Contract Award notice is placed under the Healthcare Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 Regulation 8 for Direct Award Process B, where the Trust is awarding this contract having conducted spot purchasing analysis and concluded that this is the only available option. The Trust has a choice of providers and is not seeking to restrict the number of providers. The Service is for specialised Psychiatric care for a named patient. Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) are specialist wards that provide inpatient mental health care, assessment and comprehensive treatment to individuals who are experiencing the most acutely disturbed phase of a serious mental disorder. The Contract has been awarded following the Direct Award process B, at PS1,022.00 per day for a nominal period of 4 weeks, as the exact duration is unknown. The patient would be reviewed daily, Monday- Friday and would be re-patriated where clinically appropriate. The estimated total cost is PS28,616.00 from 07th May 2026 to an unknown date. The Trust had a spot purchasing arrangement with this provider in the past, and this is a continuation of that service for a new placement, now coming through the Trust, whereas previously it sat under the ICB. There were no alternative placements identified within the required timeframe. The patient has no legal right to choose, but the Trust does not want to restrict the number of providers. This is a highly specialised psychiatric service with limited availability nationally. All known providers were contacted to ascertain whether they could provide the required service; only this provider responded in the required timeframe. Options: The placement will be reviewed weekly, and extended subject to the ongoing needs of the patient. ### Procurement Information The service is Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) inpatient beds. Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) are specialist wards that provide inpatient mental health care, assessment and comprehensive treatment to individuals who are experiencing the most acutely disturbed phase of a serious mental disorder. The contract has been awarded following the Direct Award process B, at PS1,022.00 per day for a nominal period of 4 weeks, as the duration is unknown. The patient would be reviewed daily, Monday-Friday and would be repatriated where clinically appropriate. The estimated total cost is PS28,616.00 from 07th May 2026 to an unknown date. The Trust had a spot purchasing arrangement with this provider in the past, and this is a continuation of that service for a new placement, now coming through the Trust, whereas previously it sat under the ICB. There were no alternative placements identified within the required timeframe. The patient has no legal right to choose, but the Trust does not want to restrict the number of providers. This is a highly specialised psychiatric service with limited availability nationally. All known providers were contacted to ascertain whether they could provide the required service; only this provider responded in the required timeframe. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044275-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 May 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £28,616 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 4LX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PRIORY WOODBOURNE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044275-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.combined.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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