Rapid Response Service to support Section 136 Observations
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The procurement process involves the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which intends to award a contract for a Rapid Response Service to support Section 136 Observations. The contract is valued at £723,884 and is structured under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, with none of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provisions applicable. The procurement method used is direct, below threshold, and without competition.
The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period set from 8th July 2025 to 31st December 2025. Interested parties were required to make their representations by 7th July 2025. The service falls under the health services category and is located in Chester, United Kingdom.
This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in mental health support. SMEs like Independence Support Ltd, currently delivering the service, demonstrate that smaller enterprises with the relevant expertise are well-positioned to succeed in such procurement processes. The need for continuous service provision without disruption suggests potential future procurement opportunities, providing additional prospects for eligible and suitably qualified businesses to enter this market segment after the current financial year.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 7th July 2025 to cwp.contracts@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
ISL has been providing this service since 2022 when funding was made available by the ICB to respond to the increase in demand for mental health 136 observations and support across the CWP footprint. There has been no substantial change to the nature or cost of the service delivered. There are plans in place to go out to tender for this service within this financial year.
As this procurement exercise will take time there is a need to extend this contract so there is no break in service. 01/04/25 to 31/12/25 PS723,884
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