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Discharge to Assess and B&B - SUPPORT BY HEART LTD

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Jul 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Discharge to Assess and B&B - SUPPORT BY HEART LTD" has been awarded by the North East London NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement, under the category of hospital services, is classified as a service and takes place in Essex, United Kingdom. It follows a limited procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, allowing the contract to be specified without the prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process, completed on 4th July 2025, involves a budget of £1,200,000 and was finalised with SUPPLY BY HEART LTD as the single supplier. It falls within the scope of the Care Act 2014 and NHS guidelines, aimed at enhancing patient recovery post-hospital discharge by conducting assessments in a more conducive and temporary care setting.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services industry, particularly those focused on providing innovative care solutions that optimise hospital resource utilisation and enhance patient recovery. Companies specialising in real-world patient assessment and long-term care outside the hospital can leverage this contract for strategic growth. The absence of competition due to technical reasons favours entities with unique capabilities to fulfil the specific requirements outlined by the North East London NHS Foundation Trust, presenting a valuable opportunity for SMEs and established healthcare operators within the UK to strengthen their market position.

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Notice Title

Discharge to Assess and B&B - SUPPORT BY HEART LTD

Notice Description

Patients who are medically ready to leave the hospital can be discharged promptly, with their longer-term care and support needs assessed outside the hospital environment, typically in a temporary care setting. This approach helps streamline the discharge process, minimise unnecessary hospital stays, and optimise the use of hospital resources.<br/><br/>The Care Act 2014 and NHS guidance emphasise that social care assessments should not delay discharge. D2A fulfils these obligations.<br/><br/>The Benefits for patients are: <br/>1. Enhances patient recovery in a more conducive environment.<br/>2. Allows assessments to focus on real-world needs rather than hospital conditions.<br/>3. Improves overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of care delivery.

Procurement Information

Prior notice not required for PSR B

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037373-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM13 8GQ
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPPORT BY HEART

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