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title: "Assisted Discharge Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4016a7c8-2f0d-4abc-b4ba-bd863458cd2a"
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# Assisted Discharge Service

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4016a7c8-2f0d-4abc-b4ba-bd863458cd2a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Assisted Discharge Service" is initiated by Trafford Council, located in Sale, England. This tender, classified under health services (CPV code 85100000), was published on 17th June 2019 and is part of an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 26th July 2019, and the contract period commenced on 2nd December 2019, running until 31st March 2021, with a total value of £100,000. The contract has been awarded to the British Red Cross, a large charity incorporated by Royal Charter.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in providing supportive services to individuals transitioning from hospital care back to their homes would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market. Engaging in this type of contract can enhance business growth by expanding service offerings and fulfilling critical community health needs.

## Notice

Flexible support to help people to return home safely from hospital and other in patient settings, along with support to help them to remain well at home for as long as possible and avoid readmission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a7b88b-2e62-4dd0-9c04-e3f2fbaf14e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH RED CROSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2020 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a7b88b-2e62-4dd0-9c04-e3f2fbaf14e9
- 17 Jun 2019 at 08:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5646d7be-c55c-44fe-8512-6f097de47e19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a7b88b-2e62-4dd0-9c04-e3f2fbaf14e9
  29th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5646d7be-c55c-44fe-8512-6f097de47e19
  17th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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