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Discharge to Assess and B&B - Pathways Care and Support Services Limited

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Jul 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the North East London NHS Foundation Trust, relates to a contract titled "Discharge to Assess and B&B - Pathways Care and Support Services Limited", falling under the services industry category of hospital services (CPV 85111000). The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, awarded without prior publication due to technical reasons. This process is associated with the geographical location of Essex, UK, specifically region UKI52. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract being signed on 1st July 2025, and the award given a value of £1,200,000. The associated award ID is 037387-2025-1, and it is actively managed by Pathways Care and Support Services Limited.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare services and elderly care, to grow by aligning with public sector efforts to streamline hospital discharge processes. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for out-of-hospital care and support will find this contract beneficial. The partnership with the NHS offers a chance for SMEs to scale their operations by collaborating with a major public health entity, enhancing patient care efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This process, being conducted under specific conditions that limit competition, signifies a unique opportunity for businesses with specialised capabilities in this field to engage with the NHS.

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Notice Title

Discharge to Assess and B&B - Pathways Care and Support Services Limited

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-055906
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037387-2025
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 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 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
Procurement
Contact Email
abdul.hussain@nelft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PATHWAYS CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

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