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BLMK ICB Meet and Greet (Luton) Service

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

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12 Aug 2025 at 16:49

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14 Mar 2025 at 21:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract for the "BLMK ICB Meet and Greet (Luton) Service", classified under community health services. Located in Luton, this service facilitates short-term support to individuals transitioning from hospital care, aiming to reduce readmissions and discharge delays. The contract, valued at £138,183, will commence on 1st April 2025 and span a period of one year. It was awarded through a direct award process as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, marking the procurement stage as an award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and aftercare services, particularly those experienced in community health and reablement support. By focusing on facilitating transitions from hospital to home, service providers can leverage their capabilities to address healthcare needs efficiently. Organisations like small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver quality-focused care services are well-suited to compete in this area, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes and integrated care solutions in the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLMK ICB Meet and Greet (Luton) Service

Notice Description

The Hospital Meet & Greet Aftercare Service ensures that individuals are supported in the short term (from 24 hours up to a maximum period of six weeks) following a stay in hospital, attendance at Accident and Emergency or following a planned surgical or medical procedure as an inpatient or outpatient. The service provides practical and reablement focused support providing a safe transition from hospital for the client, support them to remain at home and reduce hospital readmission and delays in discharge.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Hospital Meet & Greet Aftercare Service ensures that individuals are supported in the short term (from 24 hours up to a maximum period of six weeks) following a stay in hospital, attendance at Accident and Emergency or following a planned surgical or medical procedure as an inpatient or outpatient. The service provides practical and reablement focused support providing a safe transition from hospital for the client, support them to remain at home and reduce hospital readmission and delays in discharge.

The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. The services are intended to be provided for a period of one year from 01st April 2025.

Procurement Information

The procurement fails outside the scope of application of the regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048181-2025
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
SME

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
£135,275 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Age Concern Luton

Further Information

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