Planning

Hospital Disharge and Hospital Prevention

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 09:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Monmouthshire County Council has initiated a procurement process for the recommissioning of a "Hospital Discharge and Hospital Prevention" service. This service aims to provide support for individuals, primarily over the age of 50, in Monmouthshire, helping them remain in their homes following a hospital visit. The procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services and will include collaboration with local healthcare professionals and community teams. The initiative is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement process being managed under the "tender" initiation type. A preliminary market engagement is ongoing, with written comments invited until 16 February 2026. Following this, an online event will provide further details. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2031.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess a strong understanding of local resources and voluntary sector support. Businesses capable of offering practical assistance, such as organising online shopping, transportation, and community engagement activities, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The service does not necessitate formal care, making it accessible to a range of social work service providers. This procurement process promises significant opportunities for growth within the health and social services industry, encouraging innovative solutions to support hospital discharge and prevention efforts effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hospital Disharge and Hospital Prevention

Notice Description

We are recommissioning a hospital prevention and discharge service designed to help individuals remain or resettle in their own homes after hospital admission. This is a preventative service that does not require CIW registration and will not provide formal care. It aims to support people over the age of 50 living in Monmouthshire who lack suitable family or community support. The service will operate five to seven days a week and provide short-term interventions to enable safe hospital discharge or prevent admission. It will work closely with social care teams, hospital discharge teams, and community healthcare professionals across Monmouthshire hospitals and other local hospitals, including Royal Gwent and The Grange. Referrals may also come from community healthcare teams managing individuals at risk of admission. Support will focus on practical assistance and signposting. This includes helping individuals organize online shopping, access transport, and connect with community resources. Once immediate needs are met, the service will encourage social engagement and financial stability by facilitating benefit checks, linking to third-sector organisations, and arranging services such as Meals on Wheels. Successful provider must have strong knowledge of local resources and voluntary sector support. Although primarily delivered face-to-face, the service will include follow-up phone calls and emails to monitor progress and make referrals where necessary.

Planning Information

We are now inviting written comments from the market on the proposed service which will support us in shaping the service specification and future direction of the service. This written market engagement will be followed by an online event with further information to follow. Questions 1. What sort of service do you believe would meet the needs of this client group? 2. Within the estimated contract value what do you see the service looking like? Do you see it as achievable? 3. Are you aware of any examples of best practice or innovations in this area, or similar areas that could be applied here?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064660
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009759-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ana.foundly@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1GA
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Llanbadoc and Usk
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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