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Rapid Response Service to support Section 136 Observations

The service provides patient transport, clinical observation for Section 135/136 mental health patients in acute hospital settings, and support for A&E departments, inpatient wards, and home treatment teams. Operations are managed centrally by coordinators working with clinical leads to prioritise urgent mental health responses across the trust footprint.

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Awarded value
£724k
As published
Published
8 July 2025
Awarded
8 July 2025
Independence Support
Contract length
6 months
Ends 31 December 2025

What the contract covers

Provision of mental health support, patient conveyance, and clinical observation services for NHS urgent care and crisis response teams.

Terms and requirements

Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
9 months
Contract dates
8 July 2025 to 31 December 2025
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
85100000

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  2. Contract awardedto Independence Support
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
The buyer

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Independence Support

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/324181/rapid-response-service-to-support-section-136-observations
Buyer reference
Not published
Open contracting ID
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Last checked
5 November 2026

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Rapid Response Service to support Section 136 Observations. Contract award, 8 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/324181/rapid-response-service-to-support-section-136-observations (accessed 5 November 2026).