Planning

AC2426 Home from Hospital Service

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 14:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is in the planning stage of procuring a contract for the Home from Hospital Service, aimed at providing short-term support to residents being discharged from hospital in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The tender process, identified under the title "AC2426 Home from Hospital Service," falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. A market engagement event is scheduled via Microsoft Teams on 13th April 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:20 am, for prospective providers to discuss service delivery models and obtain more insights about the contract, which is expected to start on 1st July 2027 and run for three years with possible renewals. Interested parties must register by 9th April 2026. The procurement approach includes a market engagement notice published on 30th March 2026, highlighting key dates for future notices and involvement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to expand into health-related support services. With a significant budget of £1,945,000 allocated over the contract period, it offers a valuable chance for enterprises specialising in rehabilitation and support services to provide critical transitional care for hospital discharge patients. The contracting process underscores a "light touch" approach, highlighting suitability for small to medium enterprises interested in delivering local and impactful health services. Engaging in the market event and becoming acquainted with the indicative timeline will allow businesses to strategically position themselves for competing in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AC2426 Home from Hospital Service

Notice Description

The Home from Hospital service provides short-term practical and emotional support (excluding personal care) for up to six weeks, seven days a week, for Wiltshire residents aged 18+ who are being discharged from hospital. The service supports a safe and smooth transition home, helping people regain confidence and independence and reducing the risk of readmission. It supports discharges on Pathway Zero (returning home independently with no further support) and Pathway One (returning home with homecare), with support gradually tapered as recovery progresses to help avoid long-term support wherever possible. The new contract is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2027.

Planning Information

Wiltshire Council – Home from Hospital Service Market Engagement Event Invitation Wiltshire Council is pleased to invite interested providers to a market engagement event ahead of the procurement of a new Home from Hospital contract, with the intention to award the contract in Spring 2027. About the Home from Hospital Service The Home from Hospital service provides short-term practical and emotional support (excluding personal care) for up to six weeks, seven days a week, for Wiltshire residents aged 18+ who are being discharged from hospital. The service supports a safe and smooth transition home, helping people regain confidence and independence and reducing the risk of readmission. It supports discharges on Pathway Zero (returning home independently with no further support) and Pathway One (returning home with homecare), with support gradually tapered as recovery progresses to help avoid long-term support wherever possible. The new contract is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2027. Market Engagement Event Details This engagement event will: • Provide an overview of the upcoming contract • Outline the indicative procurement timeline and anticipated procurement route • Offer interested providers the opportunity to learn more about the service and share views on proposed future delivery models • Include time for questions and discussion Event Format: Microsoft Teams • Date: Monday 13 April 2026 • Time: 10:30am – 11:20am • Location: Microsoft Teams (joining link provided upon registration) How to Register To register your interest and receive the joining link, please email Adults Commissioning at: adultscommissioning@wiltshire.gov.uk Please include the following text in the subject line: Home from Hospital market engagement event 13/04/2026 Registration deadline: Thursday 9 April 2026 at 17:00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029244-2026
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
£1,620,833 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Dec 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2030 3-4 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
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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