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Hospital Supported Discharge Service

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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25 Mar 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board has recently concluded the procurement process for the "Hospital Supported Discharge Service" in the central government public authority category. The service aims to ensure safer and faster discharges from acute hospitals and provide community support for those recently discharged. The procurement, which used a direct method below the threshold without competition, is now in the award stage, with the contract period set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The main procurement category is services and the total contract value is £172,000. The project location is London, with key activities including medication delivery, property readiness, patient escorting, confidence building, shopping assistance, and home environment improvement.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in healthcare support services. Businesses well-suited to compete for this tender include those experienced in hospital discharge services, community care support, and patient assistance activities. The contract could provide significant experience and visibility in the public healthcare sector, paving the way for future opportunities with the NHS and similar organisations. The awarded business will play a crucial role in enhancing post-hospitalisation care, contributing positively to patient wellbeing and the efficiency of hospital operations.

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Notice Title

Hospital Supported Discharge Service

Notice Description

This is an assisted discharge and community support service (for those who have been discharged). In the assisted discharge service, the activities are to ensure safer and faster discharge from an acute hospital e.g. delivering TTA medications, ensuring the property is ready for the patient and escorting the patient home for up to 72 hours. The community support service includes confidence building, shopping, escorting to a social/activity group, completing paperwork, and improving the home environment for up to four weeks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f859
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011090-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85112000 - Hospital support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nclicb.nclcontractqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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