Planning

Home to Settle Service for Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE

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Planning

24 Jul 2019 at 15:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Centre is preparing to launch a Request for Information (RFI) for the "Home to Settle Service" related to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. This procurement falls within the health services industry category and is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement end date set for 16th August 2019 at 12:00. The anticipated annual value of this service ranges from £300,000 to £400,000, with a potential contract duration of three years plus an option for a further two-year extension. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback via the eTendering Portal by the deadline specified.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare support services, particularly those that can provide transport and discharge assistance for patients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, given the emphasis on delivering compassionate and reliable care to individuals returning home after hospital visits. Engaging in this RFI can help vendors position themselves favourably for any future tender processes that may arise based on the feedback and insights gathered during this initial phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to Settle Service for Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton

Notice Description

Home to Settle Service (Reference 19.513) NHS Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group Request for Information (RFI) The Commissioner is seeking the views of Healthcare Providers for a Home to Settle Service. The anticipated value of the Service is PS300k-PS400k a year. The Commissioner is considering a contract period of 3 years plus an option (option of the Commissioner) to extend the contract by up to a further 24 months. The requirement is for a Home to Settle Service for patients attending, or being discharged from Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. The Aims of the Home to Settle Service are: To support patients who live alone or with a carer, to return home safely from hospital following A&E attendance or ward discharge. To work proactively with discharge teams and other teams such as Accident and Emergency to support timely discharge from, or avoid admission to RSCH. To carry out an initial risk assessment upon return home and agree any additional referrals/signposting as appropriate to ensure patients remain independent and rebuild their confidence. To work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure patients are referred into appropriate services. Service outcomes: * Patients are provided with reassuring, safe and companionable car transport home from hospital; * Patients are supported to return to their home safely with their immediate needs met; * Patients receive the information, advice and support they need in order to prevent unplanned readmissions; * Patients maintain/regain their independence and rebuild confidence; * Patients are signposted to/integrated into services in the wider community; * Reduce discharge delays; * Reduce admissions for patients whose needs are more social than medical. This RFI process is designed to help the Commissioner form a view of the best way to commission the service and is not the beginning of a tender exercise. A further tender advertisement will be issued as/if required. Your feedback at this point will not have a bearing on any future Tender submissions you may wish to offer at a later date should the Commissioner undertake a procurement for this service. You will not be disadvantaged if you choose not to respond to this RFI but it will be helpful to understand your views at this early stage, so you are encouraged to respond as fully as you can. Please complete your response and return via our eTendering Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning , reference: Home to Settle Service for Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton NHS/SOEPS/19.513 RFI by 12:00 Midday on Friday 16th August 2019. Thank you for your participation - we appreciate your time and effort in completing this RFI. Additional information: Please register on the portal in order to access the documents and submit a response to this RFI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4e6c3de-0222-42ab-8040-ea38ebeddd9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc3d3471-06b8-4ec7-b255-8538e21fefa4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2PB
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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