Planning

Discharge to Assess Pathway 2 (DTA)

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2026 at 10:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is in the planning stages of a public procurement process for the project titled "Discharge to Assess Pathway 2 (DTA)." This procurement, which falls under the services industry category, is specifically related to social work and related services. The contract, valued at £14,000,000, will be located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, with a contract period running from 1st April 2028 until 31st March 2030, potentially extending to 31st March 2032 if renewed. This procurement process is part of a framework agreement, and the council has slated 20th January 2027 as the date for a future notice, according to the planned timeline.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in healthcare and social services that are equipped to provide high-quality, 24-hour care facilities. The scope of work involves enabling interventions and assessments for individuals transitioning from hospital care, necessitating expertise in health service provision and patient management. Businesses with a strong background in delivering social services under governmental frameworks will find this an attractive prospect for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Discharge to Assess Pathway 2 (DTA)

Notice Description

Discharge to Assess beds provide a safe place for people being discharged from hospital who require 24h care and cannot return home imminently. The pathway is up to 28 days during which people receive enabling interventions and are assessed for onward care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051784-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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