Published date: 4 July 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 16 January 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Psychiatric hospital services - 85111500

  • Hospital support services - 85112000

Location of contract

ME20 6WT

Value of contract

£8,260,000

Procurement reference

CF-1701700D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

4 July 2023

Closing date

16 January 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

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), and 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.

Award information

Awarded date

8 June 2023

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Total value of contract

£8,260,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Cygnet Health Care Limited

Address

Nepicar House, London Road, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7RS, Sevenoaks, TN15 7RS

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement Team

Address

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, Magnitude, New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 6WT
GB

Email

kmpt.procurement@nhs.net