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title: "Independent Transfer of Care Co-ordinators"
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# Independent Transfer of Care Co-ordinators

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02d1118c-d6bb-44a7-b315-1d51efd70d7d

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Independent Transfer of Care Co-ordinators". This contract falls under the health and social work services category and is based in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 25 January 2021. The contract is valued at £184,000, spanning from 5 March 2021 to 4 March 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses engaged in health and social care services, specifically those with experience in coordinating care transfers, will find this an ideal opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities. By participating in this procurement, such businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute to vital healthcare services in the community.

## Notice

The Independent Transfer of Care will: Support and facilitate timely and safe discharges from hospital to care homes Undertake assessments and re-assessments on behalf of the care homes Ensure the discharge documentation was complete to accompany the resident on discharge Liaise with the care homes about the discharge arrangements to streamline processes Act as a point of contact when residents are admitted to hospital to monitor progress Work in partnership with care homes and the hospital to find solutions to current challenges Implement service improvements ongoing to improve processes and systems for the benefit of service users and key stakeholders Pro-actively maintain networks with care providers and key stakeholder to inform service improvements The aim of the service is to reduce the waiting time and the number of people awaiting discharge from hospital by coordinating a speedier, efficient and safe transfer of care from acute setting to residential or nursing care in the community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ba0326-a0cc-44ca-a409-a47d714a9cb4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2021 - 4 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £184,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RETAIN WELLBEING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2021 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ba0326-a0cc-44ca-a409-a47d714a9cb4
- 22 Dec 2020 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f71d5c-afdc-4046-9140-b5b9cde58e6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ba0326-a0cc-44ca-a409-a47d714a9cb4
  28th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f71d5c-afdc-4046-9140-b5b9cde58e6f
  22nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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