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Discharge to Assess Service

Aberdeen City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council, in partnership with Aberdeen City Health & Social Care, has completed the procurement process for a new "Discharge to Assess Service" to be implemented in Aberdeen City. The service involves developing a dedicated team to work alongside hospital staff to aid medically fit individuals in their transition to home recovery, focusing on assessment and enablement. This project, classified under "General public services," was procured through an open procedure, highlighting the council's commitment to inclusivity and transparency. The contract was awarded to the British Red Cross Society with a total value of £7,069,764, and the contract was signed on 11th September 2025. This award marks the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for service providers experienced in health and social care. Businesses specialising in community care, hospital discharge services, and home recovery support would find this contract fitting, given its focus on creating support frameworks for patient recovery at home. The nature of the service requires collaboration with healthcare professionals, making it suitable for businesses with capacity and experience to deliver complex, person-centred services. The initial two-year test of change, with a potential three-year extension, offers a robust opportunity for sustained business engagement and development in the public sector service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Discharge to Assess Service

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Health & Social Care partnership required a provider to develop and deliver a Discharge to Assess service. The provider who would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individual's need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Discharge to Assess Service will be developed by a service provider in partnership with Aberdeen Health & Social Care Partnership. A test of change will be run over a two year period and if, following evaluation, it is deemed to be successful will be followed by a three year contract for the delivery of the service. The provider would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individual's need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required.. The contract duration and estimated contract value includes an initial two year test of change and an optional three year extension should outcomes be evidenced following evaluation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802693
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539920
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£7,263,704 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,263,704 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,069,764 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 202511 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

British Red Cross Society

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533686
    Discharge to Assess Service - Aberdeen City Health & Social Care partnership required a provider to develop and deliver a Discharge to Assess service. The provider who would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individual's need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539920
    Discharge to Assess Service - Aberdeen City Health & Social Care partnership required a provider to develop and deliver a Discharge to Assess service. The provider who would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individual's need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required.

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