Planning

Hospital Disharge and Hospital Prevention

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2026 at 10:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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04 Feb 2026 at 09:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Monmouthshire County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Hospital Discharge and Hospital Prevention," focusing on health and social work services within the region of Monmouthshire, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement for written comments scheduled to conclude by February 20, 2026. The service aims to support individuals over 50 who lack adequate family or community support, ensuring safe discharge from hospitals and preventing admissions. It includes short-term intervention services that operate across local hospitals such as Royal Gwent and The Grange, with an expected value of £250,000. The contract period is anticipated to begin on August 1, 2026, and continue until July 31, 2031.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) skilled in health and social work services. Businesses with expertise in local resources and voluntary sector support are particularly encouraged to participate. Providers can leverage their knowledge to offer innovative solutions that enhance patient care transitions, ensuring hospital discharge is safe and efficient. The service will require strong coordination with social care teams and community healthcare professionals, which can be a growth area for businesses skilled in integrating community support mechanisms. Successful providers will aid in organizing practical assistance, fostering social engagement, and improving financial stability for those in need, presenting substantial growth potential for capable businesses.

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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. Your response should be no longer than 4 sides of A4 font Arial 12. 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? Please return your response to the following email address: SocialCare.Procurement@cardiff.gov.uk

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/013288-2026
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
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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