North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Out of Area Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Placement Reference Number LD/RB45

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust awarded a contract to Priory Hospital Bristol on 6 May 2026 for out-of-area psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) placement for a named patient, valued at £28,616 for a nominal 4-week period at £1,022 per day. The service provides specialised inpatient mental health care, assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises, with daily reviews Monday–Friday and repatriation planned when clinically appropriate. This direct award under Healthcare Services Provider Selection Regime regulations continues a previous spot purchasing arrangement now administered directly by the Trust.