North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Out of Area Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Placement Reference Number LD/RB41

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust has awarded a contract to Cygnet Appletree for specialised Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) placement for a named patient, providing inpatient mental health care, assessment, and comprehensive treatment for acute mental health conditions. The service is priced at £1,081 per day for a nominal four-week period (estimated total £30,268) from 30 April 2026, with daily reviews Monday to Friday and clinical repatriation as appropriate. This is a direct award continuing the Trust's previous spot purchasing arrangement with the provider, now transitioned from the Integrated Care Board to direct Trust management.