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Home from Hospital

Manchester City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

07 May 2026 at 13:16

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

07 Oct 2025 at 11:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 01:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Home from Hospital," initiated by Manchester City Council, focuses on the provision of a hospital discharge support service for older people. The council aimed to enhance patient flow from hospitals and support individuals at home to prevent readmission and increased care requirements. This contract, categorised under social work and related services, was initially tendered with an open procedure. Starting from January 2026, the service was poised to operate for three years with an optional two-year extension, serving the Manchester area in the UKD33 region. However, as of May 2026, this procurement process was marked for cancellation due to incorrect information initially published, signalling a review and potential relaunch of the service.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors. Companies that specialise in hospital discharge support, patient welfare, and community health services could benefit by collaborating with local authorities to develop and deliver effective solutions. There is a particular emphasis on those who manage small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the initial procurement attracted numerous bids from SMEs, indicating a favourable environment. With a focus on enhancing patient safety and supporting community reintegration, this contract offers a pathway for businesses to contribute substantially to local healthcare outcomes while fostering growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home from Hospital

Notice Description

This specification is for the provision of a citywide older people's (60+) hospital discharge support service with follow on support at home to prevent readmission to hospital and care/support needs from increasing post-discharge. This contract will operate for three years, plus the possibility of extension by two years subject to satisfactory delivery of the expected outcomes. The service is expected to: * improve the flow of older patients out of hospital * address safety concerns at home and other barriers that prevent timely discharge * ensure that essentials such as food and working utilities (by providing meter top ups, or providing information/referral to services that can resolve any issues) are in place when returning home * improve well-being and confidence by connecting older people discharged from hospital with other services and community resources, and * support or signpost to maximise income All of which will support to reduce the risk of readmission and the need for additional health and social care services further down the line.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract start date is 1st January 2026 for 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041914-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,575,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,575,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,575,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Manchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST CARE TEAM LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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