Provision of Secure Patient Transport for Mental Health Patients
Description: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for Secure Mental Health Patient Transport Services, which involves the safe and appropriate transfer of individuals experiencing acute psychiatric or similar symptoms/crises. This service would include transfers between hospital sites and to and from other facilities depending on the service level need. The service must ensure the safety of the patient, transport staff, and the public. It requires trained personnel skilled in de-escalation and restraint, specialist vehicles with appropriate safety modifications, and the use of physical or procedural controls where necessary, particularly for patients detained under the Mental Health Act. Service requirements should be available 24/7, with journeys being adhoc nature. A robust booking and communication system should be demonstrated. Bookings will be made by our Bed Management team, following (read more...)
Summary: The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is commencing the planning stage for the procurement of secure patient transport services for mental health patients. This involves safely transferring individuals experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms between facilities. The trust is located at Highbury Hospital, Nottingham, within the UKF14 region, and aims to initiate further competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for non-emergency patient transport. The procurement process adheres to an open procedure, with plans to utilise Lot 3 for Mental Health and Secure Transport Services. The planned contract period is from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with potential extension until 2029. A future notice will be published post-20th April 2026, and the procurement's estimated value is £2,600,000.