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title: "Home Safe - Simple Discharge"
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buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
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# Home Safe - Simple Discharge

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-509a1329-69b3-4908-ac76-88319fe795f1

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## Summary

Wigan Council is seeking tenders for a service titled "Home Safe - Simple Discharge", aimed at coordinating a group of volunteers to assist individuals discharged from hospital. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and has an estimated value of £300,000. The tendering process is currently active, following an open procedure that allows participation from various suppliers. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the deadline on 12 January 2018. The service is to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract planned to commence on 5 March 2018 and last until 4 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on community services, especially those specialising in health and social support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this procurement particularly relevant. By contributing to a service that enhances the welfare of discharged individuals, businesses can not only promote their capabilities but also positively impact their communities while securing a sustainable contract from Wigan Council.

## Notice

This Service will identify and coordinate a group of volunteers who will be hospital discharge buddies for individuals who are identified by RAEI, who would benefit from support to get home safely.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aebe38a1-f951-4837-8b1c-41751e4210a3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2018 - 4 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2017 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aebe38a1-f951-4837-8b1c-41751e4210a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aebe38a1-f951-4837-8b1c-41751e4210a3
  5th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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