Tender

311 - Home Safe - Simple Discharge

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Nov 2020 at 15:44

Tender

30 Nov 2020 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "311 - Home Safe - Simple Discharge" service, initiated by Wigan Council, which is responsible for delivering health and social care services in England. This tender is currently in the active planning stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on December 11, 2020. The service aims to ensure safe and supportive hospital discharges, offering transport, companionship, and practical support to patients returning home or to community settings. The contract period is set to commence on April 1, 2021, and conclude on March 31, 2024.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for providers in the health and social care sector, particularly those focusing on community support services. Businesses that specialise in transport, social care, or volunteer coordination would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The open procurement method encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, promoting innovative solutions to enhance patient care during post-discharge periods.

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Notice Title

311 - Home Safe - Simple Discharge

Notice Description

This is a 'Light Touch' procurement procedure to identify a provider to deliver a 'Home Safe - Simple Discharge' service. The provider will develop a sustainable offer that aims to build capacity to support the health and social care system and will provide a safe and positive discharge for patients to go back to their home or other community setting as appropriate. The provider will ensure transport is provided, with companionship and reassurance, and offer low level practical support and social connections where needed following discharge. The provider will identify and coordinate a group of staff and volunteers who will be discharge buddies for individuals who are identified by RAEI (or other settings to be agreed,) who would benefit from support to get home safely.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e53e15fd-0cf8-4aa4-9d93-0e8f04bfe181
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c501335-7b3c-4d9d-a012-aa7bfc76c255
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anthony Baker
Contact Email
anthony.baker@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1942828643

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

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