Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
2nd floor Gail House Lower Stone Street
Maidstone
ME15 6NB
UK
Contact person: Lindsay Gamlin
E-mail: l.gamlin@nhs.net
NUTS: UKJ41
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
K & M Adult Mental Health Conveyance Service and s136 Sit and Wait Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
***This advert is for market engagement only***<br/><br/>The commissioner has published this Prior Information Notice to undertake market engagement for a future NHS Kent and Medway Adult Mental Health Conveyance Service and s136 Sit and Wait Service .<br/> <br/>The Commissioner intends to hold a virtual market engagement event, which will provide an opportunity for interested providers to understand the proposed service model, contract structure, and future commissioning intentions.<br/> <br/>This event will give an opportunity for providers interested in delivering the Adult Mental Health Conveyance Service and s136 Sit and Wait Service in Kent and Medway to hear about the proposed service and contracting model. The indicative financial envelope and approach to activity and workforce assumptions will also be discussed during the event.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
6 300 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
***This advert is for market engagement only***<br/><br/>The commissioner has published this Prior Information Notice to undertake market engagement for a future NHS Kent and Medway Adult Mental Health Conveyance Service and s136 Sit and Wait Service .<br/> <br/>The Commissioner intends to hold a virtual market engagement event, which will provide an opportunity for interested providers to understand the proposed service model, contract structure, and future commissioning intentions.<br/> <br/>This event will be the formal opportunity for providers interested in delivering the Adult Mental Health Conveyance Service and s136 Sit and Wait Service in Kent and Medway to hear about the proposed contracting model, including an anticipated contract term of three years with the option to extend for up to a further two years. The indicative financial envelope and approach to activity and workforce assumptions will be discussed during the event.<br/><br/>The key objectives of any subsequent Provider Selection Process are:<br/>* To facilitate the award of a contract for the delivery of an Adult Mental Health Conveyance Service and s136 Sit and Wait Service. <br/>* Provide safe, effective, and least restrictive conveyance for a defined cohort of adults requiring specialist mental health transport.<br/>* Ensure individuals detained under a Section 136 of the Mental Health Act are supervised by appropriately trained staff, enabling the timely handover from police where an Emergency Department is used as a Health‑Based Place of Safety.<br/>* The anticipated contract term will be 3-years with the option to extend for up to a further 2-years.<br/><br/>The virtual market engagement event will take place between 11:30am and 12:30am on Wednesday 11th March 2026.<br/><br/>Upon registration and completion of the online questionnaire, a link to the virtual meeting will be provided.<br/><br/>Any and all information/documents that are made available as part of this engagement exercise is draft and subject to change. All timeframes are indicative and may also be subject to change.<br/><br/>Please note, this Prior Information Notice relates to a service/contract in scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Any future Procurement / Provider Selection Process conducted will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 regulations will not apply.
II.2.14) Additional information
To register to attend the event and access further details please go to the following<br/>https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, register on the system as appropriate.<br/><br/>Access project Ref No. C417293 'K & M Adult Mental Health Conveyance Service and s136 Sit and Wait Service Market Engagement' and complete the short questionnaire to register your attendance.<br/><br/>Please register by 5pm on 09th March 2026.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
11/02/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/02/2026