Tender

WSCC - Hospital Discharge Care Services

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Sep 2024 at 14:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is initiating an open procurement process for Hospital Discharge Care Services under the title "WSCC - Hospital Discharge Care Services". This tender, classified under industry category 85000000 (Health and social work services), is currently in the tender stage with key dates including a publication date of 5th September 2024 and a tender submission deadline of 7th October 2024, at 12:00 PM BST. The services are geographically divided into four Lots: North, Coastal South, Coastal West, and Central regions of West Sussex, ensuring equitable distribution of services. The contract, valued at £24,825,000, will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2030, aiming to support individuals medically ready for discharge from hospital to their homes.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for providers in the health and social care sectors, particularly those experienced in home care and integrated care services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will collaborate closely with Sussex Community (NHS) Foundation Trust and WSCC to deliver comprehensive care services that bridge the gap between hospital discharge and home-based support. By participating, businesses can enhance their public sector profile and expand their operations within the strategic health care framework of West Sussex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC - Hospital Discharge Care Services

Notice Description

West Sussex County Council is procuring a Hospital Discharge Care (Home First) Service. Health and Social Care in West Sussex has jointly developed and implemented services to support individuals who are medically ready for discharge from hospital and who are ready to return to their own home but have continuing health and/or social care needs. This is called Home First and enables people to return home and receive support whilst an assessment is completed, short term care and or treatment is provided, and on-going or long-term support needs are considered. Under these contracts WSCC is seeking to commission Hospital Discharge Care services which will provide care and support within a person's own home as part of the Home First offer. These services will be referred to and directed by SCFT as the Home First lead Provider and will deliver alongside health services as part of a multi-agency approach to support identified individuals to be discharged from hospital. Some customers will only require care from the Hospital Discharge Care Services whilst others will also receive other services from SCFT. The services will be provided to Services Users who are referred by Sussex Community (NHS) Foundation Trust (SCFT) and West Sussex County Council (WSCC). The tender is split into four (4) separate Lots are spilt based on geographical area. The areas included within each Service are detailed below: o North, o Coastal South, o Coastal West, and o Central The geographical Lots will ensure equitable service provision across West Sussex. There will be a focus on the way services are made available and delivered in 'Neighbourhoods' as the Integrated Care System reviews the intermediate care arrangements in West Sussex, and as a result the Lot Service Areas will be regularly reviewed to ensure this continues to align with the NHS plans to deliver service provision. Full details of the services required and information about the four (4) Lot areas can be found at Document 02 the Service Specification. This includes a substantive list of all the aims, outcomes, and requirements that will make up the provision of these services. Providers can sign up for Atamis, WSCC's e-tendering portal at: https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7cd104b-2828-43fa-bce0-892a006aa15c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b02662f-ef7d-42d5-9b9e-9b1dd43b4e90
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,825,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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