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Discharge to Assess Service

Aberdeen City Council

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24 Sep 2025 at 12:42

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01 Jul 2025 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council awarded a contract for the Discharge to Assess Service to the British Red Cross Society, aiming to enhance post-hospital recovery in Aberdeen City. This healthcare and social work service, developed in collaboration with the Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership, involves creating a team to assist medically fit individuals requiring home-based recovery and assessment. The contract, valued at £7,069,764, was signed on 11th September 2025 and follows an open procurement method. The initiative has completed its procurement stage and features a potential extension after an initial two-year test period, depending on the service's success.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in innovative patient care models and integration with healthcare systems. Firms that demonstrate strong financial health and the ability to collaborate with local healthcare bodies, such as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those with a commitment to community benefits and fair work practices, may find this opportunity aligns well with growth strategies. The focus on creating a sustainable, supportive environment for discharged patients offers a platform for service providers to showcase innovation and impact in public health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Discharge to Assess Service

Notice Description

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Discharge to Assess Service will be developed by a service provider in partnership with Aberdeen Health & Social Care Partnership. A test of change will be run over a two year period and if, following evaluation, it is deemed to be successful will be followed by a three year contract for the delivery of the service. The provider 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. Additional information: The contract duration and estimated contract value includes an initial two year test of change and an optional three year extension should outcomes be evidenced following evaluation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059231-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,263,704 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,263,704 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,069,764 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

British Red Cross Society

Further Information

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