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title: "Discharge to Assess (D2A) Service"
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# Discharge to Assess (D2A) Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-185cef33-e8b2-470b-b0f3-e4cc65c75d9e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bromley is currently engaged in a public procurement process for a "Discharge to Assess (D2A) Service," which falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime with a total budget of £15,000,000. This tender is now complete, having been awarded to several suppliers, including Supreme Care Services Limited and Bridges Healthcare & Nursing, on 12th February 2020. The contract period extends from 1st April 2020 to 31st August 2020, with service delivery expected seven days a week throughout this period.

Businesses specialising in healthcare and domiciliary care services may find significant growth opportunities in relation to this tender, particularly SMEs and VCSEs with the capability to deliver a domiciliary care package for patients returning home from hospital. The awarded contract, valued at £1,215,000, supports the aim of facilitating a smooth transition from hospital to home care, making it essential for providers who can meet the rigorous demands of such supportive care services. Companies experienced in providing such important health services will be particularly well-positioned to establish strong partnerships with the council and participate in future tenders.

## Notice

The aim of the Service is to facilitate a speedy return home from hospital by providing a domiciliary package of care for up to six weeks to enable a full assessment of need to take place in the Service User's home environment. The Service will need to be provided seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year. This is being procured under the Light Touch Regime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991a4f04-7b6c-4fcc-b208-c67e69494e82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,215,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY |
| Locality | BROMLEY |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR1 3UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | Bromley Town |
| Westminster constituency | Bromley and Biggin Hill |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BLUEFIELD CARE SERVICES; BRIDGES HEALTHCARE & NURSING; BROMLEY HEALTHCARE; SUPREME CARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2020 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991a4f04-7b6c-4fcc-b208-c67e69494e82
- 25 Oct 2019 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f801155-70aa-4f57-96d5-6dc538e75281

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991a4f04-7b6c-4fcc-b208-c67e69494e82
  29th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f801155-70aa-4f57-96d5-6dc538e75281
  25th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.londontenders.org/

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