Tender

Care Home Brokerage Services

THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

27 May 2026 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open procurement process for "Care Home Brokerage Services," aimed at supporting effective discharge from hospital to intermediate care. This tender falls under the health services industry category and pertains to the region of UKG36, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 23rd June 2026 and the tender submission deadline set for 24th June 2026. The initial contract will span from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The estimated contract value stands at £330,000, with a gross maximum of £396,000. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure facilitated through an electronic Tendering system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in healthcare services, particularly those skilled in hospital discharge and intermediate care management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria. The contract’s emphasis on a qualitative social value questionnaire (70% weighting) alongside cost criteria (30% weighting) means that businesses capable of delivering high-quality, value-driven services will have a competitive edge. Engaging in this tender process can lead to substantial business growth through long-term collaboration with a central government public authority, The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Care Home Brokerage Services

Notice Description

Care Home Brokerage Services to support effective discharge from hospital to intermediate care on behalf of The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. The initial contract period is estimated to be 01/10/2026 to 30/09/2029 with the option to extend for up to 2 further years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a565
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049379-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-05-27

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 2HQ
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

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