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BLMK ICB Hospital Aftercare Service

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

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06 Nov 2025 at 14:27

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14 Mar 2025 at 21:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BLMK ICB Hospital Aftercare Service" is managed by the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board. This contract, classified under community health services, has been awarded under the Provider Selection Regime as per Health Care Services Regulations 2023 and is not subject to Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It is a direct award for a one-year service agreement starting 1st April 2025, with a total value of £157,319. The service focuses on providing short-term aftercare support for individuals post-hospitalisation to ensure a safe transition home and aims to reduce hospital readmissions and delays in discharge. The procurement location is primarily Bedfordshire, UKH24 region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the community health services sector, particularly those focused on aftercare support and rehabilitation services. Given that the contract utilised a direct award process without prior competition, it is ideal for existing service providers with a proven record in delivering similar healthcare services. Organisations capable of effectively managing patient transitions and support at home would be well-suited to competing for similar future opportunities, as this contract allows for showcasing expertise in reducing hospital readmission rates and improving patient outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLMK ICB Hospital Aftercare 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 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 falls outside the scope of application of the regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071667-2025
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
£154,008 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20259 months 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
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

British Red Cross

Further Information

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