Award

Hospital Discharge Support Workers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2021 at 13:32

Award

16 Mar 2021 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has completed a tender process for the provision of Hospital Discharge Support Workers, classified under community health services. The procurement method was limited and conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, following a rationale to address winter pressures. The award was made to Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale, with a total contract value of £460,075 for a duration of one year, with the option to extend for another year. The contract was formally signed on 16 March 2021, with associated delivery in the Cardiff and Vale region.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in providing health and community support services, particularly those with expertise in discharge procedures and working with vulnerable populations. Companies specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in elderly care and community health support, will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. Establishing connections with NHS bodies, like the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, will be crucial for any business seeking to participate in future procurement opportunities within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Hospital Discharge Support Workers

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for hospital discharge support workers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a one year with one year extension contract for hospital discharge support workers.

Procurement Information

As part of the winter pressure strategy, the Health Board has allocated funding to engage hospital discharge support workers who will work to;

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006535-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£460,075 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.lane@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02921836450

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE CONNECTS CARDIFF AND THE VALE

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