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title: "Provision of Hospital Aftercare Service - North and Central Lancashire"
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# Provision of Hospital Aftercare Service - North and Central Lancashire

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-474a0d41-b41b-4e73-94e7-85a1f0f62e65

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking proposals for the provision of a Hospital Aftercare Service in North and Central Lancashire. This tender, titled "Provision of Hospital Aftercare Service - North and Central Lancashire", falls within the health and social work services industry category (CPV code 85000000). The procurement is currently in the active tender stage and is conducted through an open procedure, inviting tender submissions until 9 January 2018. The service will commence on 1 May 2018 and is expected to conclude on 30 April 2020, with a total budget of £587,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those that focus on aftercare or patient support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this is a suitable area for innovative service providers who can demonstrate capability in supporting hospital discharges and reducing readmission rates. Companies with experience in logistical support, in-home care, or community services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council is looking for an organisation/s to provide a Hospital Aftercare Servcie. This service will offer low level support for those people who are able to be discharged from hospital, but it is felt that they would benefit from some assistance on returning home. The main objectives of the service are to: * Support hospital discharges * Reduce pressure on Social Services * Reduce instances of re-admission to hospital The Service will operate across two Tiers: Tier 1 - Take Home and Settle Tier 2 - Time limited service for up to 3 hours direct support that includes transport home and offers low level support with the intention of helping an individual settle back into their own home. Please see the Tender documents for further details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738a74ef-f588-4c72-98c4-ccc1cd4b49f0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £587,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2017 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738a74ef-f588-4c72-98c4-ccc1cd4b49f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738a74ef-f588-4c72-98c4-ccc1cd4b49f0
  5th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  Supplier Portal

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