Award

Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2022 at 12:37

Tender

07 Sep 2021 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service," aiming to secure a provider for health and social work services within the UKJ13 region. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for midday on 8th October 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022, lasting for two years, with the possibility of extending for an additional two periods of twelve months. The budget for this contract is capped at £284,435 annually.

This tender opportunity presents significant prospects for organisations specialising in health and social services, particularly those with experience in supporting hospital discharge and community care. Businesses equipped to provide innovative and efficient support mechanisms to ensure a safe return to home for service users will be well-suited to compete. Companies keen to delve into this sector should register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal and participate in the upcoming virtual market engagement event scheduled for 15th September to gain further insight into the Council's requirements.

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Notice Title

Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a cost-effective Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service to support people being discharged from hospital and prevention of admission & readmission to hospital. The aim is to provide time-limited support to enable service users to return home safely in a timely, dignified manner and to regain their confidence. The outcome of this is to help promote their independence, reduce dependency on intensive home care packages, and reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission or long-term care. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity. The contract start date will be 01/04/2022 for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The annual budget is capped at PS284,435. Any bids that exceed the cap will be disqualified from the procurement process. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 8th October 2021. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted. A market engagement event will be held virtually on 15th September at 12noon to 2pm. The purpose of this event is to provide an overview of the Council's requirements and to answer any questions you may have about the requirement, the process or any of the tender documents. We can only accept 2 representatives from each organisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a cost-effective Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service to support people being discharged from hospital and prevention of admission & readmission to hospital. The aim is to provide time-limited support to enable service users to return home safely in a timely, dignified manner and to regain their confidence. The outcome of this is to help promote their independence, reduce dependency on intensive home care packages, and reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission or long-term care. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity. The contract start date will be 01/04/2022 for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The annual budget is capped at PS284,435. Any bids that exceed the cap will be disqualified from the procurement process. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 8th October 2021. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted. A market engagement event will be held virtually on 15th September at 12noon to 2pm. The purpose of this event is to provide an overview of the Council's requirements and to answer any questions you may have about the requirement, the process or any of the tender documents. We can only accept 2 representatives from each organisation.

Renewal: Up to two extensions of 12 months each subject to funding and satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ddd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001586-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£564,088 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20224 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Sarah Deyes
Contact Email
sarah.deyes@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296585871

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE UK (HILLINGDON, HARROW AND BRENT

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