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Provision of a Hospital Care Navigator Service Supporting Patient Discharge

Kent Community Health N H S Foundation Trust

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure a service for the provision of a Hospital Care Navigator Service, aimed at supporting patient discharge. The service falls under the industry category of community health services (CPV code 85323000) and will be delivered across East Kent (UKJ44 region). The procurement process has advanced to the contract update stage, with the contract being awarded to Town and Country Housing. Key dates for this procurement include the contract start date on 1 April 2025 and an anticipated end date on 30 September 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £86,757 and involves the integration of local services to reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments by ensuring patients receive appropriate care within the community.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in community health services, particularly those with experience in integrated healthcare systems and patient discharge management. Enterprises that can demonstrate strong community ties, efficient service delivery, and innovation in health and social care will find this contract beneficial for growth. The focus on reducing hospital admissions and enhancing service performance aligns well with organisations experienced in multi-agency collaboration and community care. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large organisations with a proven track record in similar healthcare initiatives could compete effectively for this business opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Hospital Care Navigator Service Supporting Patient Discharge

Notice Description

A significant number of patients in East Kent are currently accessing accident and emergency for conditions that could be treated locally in the community. The health and social care economy in East Kent believe that aligning provider services in an integrated approach and underpinning this with a redirection programme will reduce pressure on hospital services and improve overall performance across the health economy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A significant number of patients in East Kent are currently accessing accident and emergency for conditions that could be treated locally in the community. The health and social care economy in East Kent believe that aligning provider services in an integrated approach and underpinning this with a redirection programme will reduce pressure on hospital services and improve overall performance across the health economy.

Options: contract has the option to be extended by 2 x 6 months

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 12 April 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044eed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003642-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£144,595 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent Community Health N H S Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Town and Country Housing

Further Information

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