Published date: 2 December 2022
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Psychiatric hospital services - 85111500
Hospital support services - 85112000
Location of contract
ME20 6WT
Value of contract
£5,200,000 to £8,000,000
Procurement reference
CF-1211700D0O000000rwimUAA
Published date
2 December 2022
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 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.
About the buyer
Contact name
Procurement Team, Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Address
Magnitude, New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 6WT
GB
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