---
title: "Hospital Discharge & Admission Avoidance Support Service - West Essex"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-718af056-7f80-4643-85ae-97c2af90b762"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-23"
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# Hospital Discharge & Admission Avoidance Support Service - West Essex

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-718af056-7f80-4643-85ae-97c2af90b762

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Essex County Council seeking to award a contract for the "Hospital Discharge & Admission Avoidance Support Service" in West Essex. This tender is currently in the active stage, with an open procurement method, and it falls under the health services category (CPV code 85100000). The tender period will close on 7th July 2021, for a contract valued at £600,000, which is intended to commence on 22nd July 2021 and run for a duration of 12 months, including a possible two-month extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in community health support and patient care services. Businesses with capabilities in hospital discharge planning, patient transport, or community healthcare assistance will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement could not only enhance service delivery in the region but also expand the successful bidder's market presence in public health initiatives.

## Notice

An initial 9-month contract (with a 2 month extension option) for the provision of Hospital Discharge and Admission Avoidance services in West Essex (originally contracted under the category of 'Bridging Services'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b13348-9804-4cc2-ac11-588f7778cf75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2021 - 21 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1LB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2021 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b13348-9804-4cc2-ac11-588f7778cf75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b13348-9804-4cc2-ac11-588f7778cf75
  23rd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://Other
  Other

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