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title: "Supported Discharge from Hospital Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0cb9b808-69be-4b0f-a3a9-040bf327ab2b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-05"
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# Supported Discharge from Hospital Service

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cb9b808-69be-4b0f-a3a9-040bf327ab2b

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is initiating the procurement process for the "Supported Discharge from Hospital Service," aimed at delivering health and social work services in the East of England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement period will conclude on 31st March 2018, with a market engagement session scheduled for 11th December 2017, held at IP-CITY in Ipswich. This tender process is expected to transition to a formal tendering phase in early January 2018.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those experienced in supporting post-hospitalisation care. Companies offering services that enhance patient independence and community integration would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, helping to expand their reach and strengthen their portfolio in public health initiatives within the region.

## Notice

"The aim of the Supported Discharge from Hospital Service is to provide people with support following an admission to Acute or Community Hospital or Accident and Emergency, so they can maximise their independence, self-manage their health and wellbeing and remain connected with their communities. Based at West Suffolk Hospital and Ipswich Hospital There is a Market Engagement session booked for Monday 11th December 2017 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at IP-CITY, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD. With a view to tendering the service in early January 2018 For more information, please feel free to contact: Justine Cook, Contracts & Service Development Manager on 07860 828299 or Justine.Cook@suffolk.gov.uk or Mandy Cattermole, Senior Contracts & Service Development Manager on 07545 423878 or Mandy.Cattermole@suffolk.gov.uk"

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ca485c-b71b-4510-9ac1-833262a2f550 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2017 at 13:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ca485c-b71b-4510-9ac1-833262a2f550

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ca485c-b71b-4510-9ac1-833262a2f550
  5th December 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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