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Provision of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service in Herefordshire

Herefordshire Council

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 16:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 19:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Hereford, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service in Herefordshire." This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and aims to provide a short-term, therapeutic reablement service for adults medically optimised for discharge from the hospital. The service will be delivered across Herefordshire, focusing on restoring functional abilities and promoting independence. Procurement was conducted under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) with a below-threshold open competition method. The tender process, initiated in March 2026, concluded with the awarding of the contract to RAINBOW CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED on 30th April 2026, with a contract period extending from 18th May 2026 to 31st May 2027, with an optional extension until 2028.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in health and social care services. Businesses with expertise in therapeutic reablement and patient care can leverage this opportunity to contribute to better hospital flow, reduced re-admissions, and improved outcomes for residents. SMEs, in particular, may find this tender well-suited for expansion due to the project's scale and the collaborative approach with healthcare providers like Wye Valley NHS Trust and the Integrated Care Board. The gross value of the contract is £600,000, offering a substantial engagement for suppliers who deliver a person-centred, therapy-led approach, thus supporting Herefordshire Council’s strategic objectives in healthcare advancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service in Herefordshire

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint an exemplary provider to deliver a dedicated Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service for residents across Herefordshire. This service will support adults who are medically optimised for discharge from hospital and able to return home, offering short-term, therapeutic reablement within their own homes. Interventions will typically last 2 - 4 weeks and will focus on restoring functional ability, promoting independence and helping individuals regain confidence in daily living activities. The successful provider will deliver a person-centred, therapy-led reablement approach, working closely with the council, Wye Valley NHS Trust and the Integrated Care Board, as part of the wider home first system. This contract offers an opportunity for an experienced provider to contribute to improved hospital flow, reduced re-admissions and better outcomes for residents across Herefordshire. Contract duration: 12 months, with an option to extend for up to an additional 12 months. The procurement is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) permissible under PA 2023, Section 9, and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension is subject to demand, contractor's satisfactory performance, further governance and budget approvals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056790-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Herefordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Postcode Area
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Rainbow Care Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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