North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Out of Area Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Placement

The North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of out-of-area Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) placements, required under the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, titled "North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Out of Area Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Placement," falls under the industry category of Psychiatric hospital services with a CPV classification of 85111500. The contract, awarded to Priory Hospital Burgess Hill located in Hassocks, West Sussex, began on 28th February 2025, with an estimated total cost of £27,692.

This procurement process followed a direct award method due to the highly specialised nature of the services required and the absence of alternative providers within the necessary timeframe. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms providing specialised psychiatric inpatient care, particularly those capable of handling severe mental health disorders in a hospital setting. Businesses with existing experience in PICU services and a track record of delivering high-quality mental health care will be well-suited to compete.

The arrangement allows for the extension of service based on ongoing patient needs, emphasizing reliability and flexibility in service provision. Additionally, it offers a competitive edge for businesses capable of quickly mobilising resources to meet urgent and highly specialised healthcare requirements.