Discharge to Assess Service

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeen City Council has initiated a tender for the "Discharge to Assess Service" under the health and social work services category, located in Aberdeen, Scotland (region UKM50). This procurement process, categorised under reference ocds-h6vhtk-0556f1, is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically, with the deadline set for 1st August 2025 at 17:00 BST. The contract is valued at approximately £7,263,704, covering a two-year test of change and an optional three-year extension. This initiative aims to facilitate the transition of medically fit individuals from hospital to home, including possible overnight support, leveraging a bespoke team to assess ongoing care needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in care transitions and home-based recovery programmes. It is an excellent opportunity for providers ready to innovate and demonstrate best practices in delivering community benefits, such as fair work practices and environmental sustainability. Businesses equipped to manage a dedicated team and collaborate with health care institutions in offering specialised care at home would find this contract highly beneficial. Prospective bidders are expected to meet specific financial and insurance requirements, including demonstrating experience through examples and ensuring adequate employer and public liability coverage.

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Discharge to Assess Service

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

1st July 2025 14:51:27 PM

Tender Deadline

1st August 2025 16:00:00 PM 14 days remaining
Contract Summary

Aberdeen City Health & Social Care partnership required a provider to develop and deliver a Discharge to Assess service. The provider who would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individual’s need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0556f1

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85000000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Catherine King

Buyer Email

catking@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1467539600

Buyer Address

Woodhill House, Westburn Road

Aberdeen

AB16 5GB

United Kingdom

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Discharge to Assess Service

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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