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title: "RA279585 - X24 - Hospital Discharge Protocol"
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# RA279585 - X24 - Hospital Discharge Protocol

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12fcf1c4-a64b-47a4-ab25-0f29af0c018f

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is currently seeking proposals for the tender titled "RA279585 - X24 - Hospital Discharge Protocol." This initiative focuses on enhancing housing options for individuals with learning disabilities and autism during hospital discharge processes. The procurement is classified under business services, specifically targeting law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender is at the active stage of the open procurement process, with a submission deadline of 3rd March 2020. Interested parties should submit clarification questions by 25th February 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consulting and social care sectors to expand their services in the NHS environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, given their flexibility and innovative approaches, which are essential in addressing the complexities of hospital discharge protocols. Businesses supporting learning disabilities and autism services will be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to establish valuable partnerships within the NHS framework.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services, on behalf of the NHSE&I Learning Disability and Autism Programme, are looking to commission a piece of work to facilitate the identification of housing options earlier and to enable Commissioners to better gain an understanding of the options within the context of hospital discharges. - The deadline for clarification questions is 25/02/20 at 17.00. Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out, no later than 48 business hours after the deadline. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA279585. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA279585 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6dfb67-69d0-49a0-9265-79e052473815 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2020 - 3 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2020 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6dfb67-69d0-49a0-9265-79e052473815

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6dfb67-69d0-49a0-9265-79e052473815
  17th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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