Award

Take Home and Settle Service

SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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11 Sep 2024 at 14:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract to Age UK Bromley and Greenwich for the "Take Home and Settle Service," classified under Health and social work services (CPV 85000000). This procurement, managed through a direct award procedure, falls outside the scope of the directive application. The awarded contract, valued at £90,000, began on 1st August 2024 and will run until March 2025. The service will operate within Greenwich Borough, specifically serving patients from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich, providing support to those safely discharged yet requiring short-term practical assistance to prevent readmission. This procurement currently sits in the Award stage, with a further procurement planned between September 2024 and March 2025.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare support services, particularly those experienced in post-discharge patient care. The targeted service aims to facilitate timely hospital discharges, thereby reducing hospital workload and enhancing patient recovery and independence within their homes. Companies with expertise in swift response times, local healthcare networks, and community integration would find this tender highly fitting. Such businesses can develop strong relationships with public health bodies and reinforce their service portfolios within the South East London area, promoting better patient outcomes and establishing a stronghold in the healthcare services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Take Home and Settle Service

Notice Description

This VEAT is to inform the market of the ICB's intention to direct award a contract to Age UK, whilst a procurement process is planned to test the market. The Take Home and Settle Service (THAS) safely support patients' discharge from hospital. Short term practical support is provided in the person's home or other interim accommodation to support independence and prevent readmission to hospital. The service enables individuals to regain confidence, motivation and skills to self-manage, and encourages them to engage with the local community to improve socialisation and wellbeing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This VEAT is to inform the market of the ICB's intention to direct award a contract to Age UK, whilst a procurement process is planned to test the market. The Take Home and Settle Service (THAS) is to safely support patients' discharge from hospital. Short term practical support is provided in the person's home or other interim accommodation to support independence and prevent readmission to hospital. The service enables individuals to regain confidence, motivation and skills to self-manage, and encourages them to engage with the local community to improve socialisation and wellbeing. It provides a rapid response service (within 30 minutes of receipt of a call) 7 days a week (including public holidays) Monday to Friday 09.00-21.30 and weekends 09.00-17.00, to prevent delayed discharge and provide safe discharge from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich. The service is for people over the age of 18 who, after treatment, do not need to be admitted to hospital, or who can be safely discharged from hospital. The service assists in enabling safe discharge and preventing readmission following discharge by undertaking pre-discharge checks where appropriate, and by accompanying people home and staying with them for a short period to ensure that they settle safely back into their home environment. They also ensure that patients have information on how to access services and activities. Additional information: The contract will be awarded until March 2025 A procurement will take place between September 24 - March 25.

Options: The contract will be awarded until March 2025 A procurement will take place between September 24 - March 25.

Procurement Information

The rationale for the direct award to Age UK is based on the following service requirements/criteria: i. In the interests of effective care delivery and timely discharge from hospital, it is essential for the provider to be knowledgeable of local care pathways and support provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029131-2024
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
SME

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
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
James Ross
Contact Email
james.ross2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7769084669

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2TZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE UK BROMLEY AND GREENWICH

Further Information

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