Award

Home from Hospital Service

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Home from Hospital Service," aimed at transferring patients from hospital to home, under a negotiated contract procedure without prior publication. The contracting process falls under the Health and Social Care Light Touch Regime, complying with the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract, which was awarded to the British Red Cross Society, covers services in the UKM93 and UKM94 regions. Significant dates include the award date on 6th February 2025 and the contract's publication date on 21st February 2025. The total contract value is £1,007,571 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care industry, particularly those familiar with patient transfer services. Established large-scale organisations with a proven track record in healthcare services would be well-suited to engage in similar future procurement processes. The partnership between multiple local councils (East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, and South Ayrshire) underscores the collaborative nature of the contract, opening doors for businesses capable of handling comprehensive service needs across these regions.

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Notice Title

Home from Hospital Service

Notice Description

To transfer patients from hospital to home

Procurement Information

This is a negotiated contract under the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Health and Social Care Light Touch Regime

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791336
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524441
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,007,571 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lesley.robertson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000, +44 1563576000, +44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY

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