North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Out of Area Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Placement Reference Number LD/RB22

The procurement process for the "North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Out of Area Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Placement," under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, has reached the award stage. This contract was awarded on 17th November 2025, and the buying organisation is the North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust. The procurement is located in Bradford, within the NHS framework, and involves psychiatric hospital services, with a primary industry category of health services.

The contract, valued at £28,420, was signed on 15th November 2025. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, primarily due to the specialised nature and urgency of the psychiatric services required. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychiatric care facilities, particularly those offering Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU).

The contract suits providers that can swiftly deliver highly specialised mental health services, given the urgency and restricted availability of such services nationally. Cygnet Hospital Wyke, known for providing such specialised care, was successfully awarded this contract. Businesses with a focus on healthcare services and the capability to meet the specific and acute demands of psychiatric care would find considerable growth potential through such contracts.