--- title: "Provision of a Home from Hospital Transport, Settlement and Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d32308b-5b9a-4eee-825e-a5cc849f6117" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d32308b-5b9a-4eee-825e-a5cc849f6117" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d32308b-5b9a-4eee-825e-a5cc849f6117.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d32308b-5b9a-4eee-825e-a5cc849f6117.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-24" --- # Provision of a Home from Hospital Transport, Settlement and Support Service Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d32308b-5b9a-4eee-825e-a5cc849f6117 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d32308b-5b9a-4eee-825e-a5cc849f6117) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d32308b-5b9a-4eee-825e-a5cc849f6117.json) ## Summary The Buckinghamshire County Council is conducting a tender for the "Provision of a Home from Hospital Transport, Settlement and Support Service". This service aims to assist individuals in safely returning home after hospital discharge, enhancing their independence while potentially reducing their need for long-term care. The procurement is classified under health and social work services and is being carried out through an open procedure. Interested parties are required to register on the Buckinghamshire Business Portal before submitting their tenders, with a submission deadline set for midday on 11th August 2017. The contract, valued at approximately £240,000 per annum, is scheduled to commence from 1st January 2018 for an initial period of 15 months, with a possible one-year extension based on performance and funding availability. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in health and social care services, particularly those that offer transportation and support solutions for discharged patients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which may include organisations providing community-based services, non-emergency transport, or post-hospital care support. Engaging in this contract may help these businesses expand their service offerings and client base in the South East region of the United Kingdom. ## Notice The Council wishes to commission a cost effective Home from Hospital Transport, Settlement and Support service to support people with discharge from hospital and prevention of admission & readmission to hospital. The aim is to enable service users to return home safely in a timely, dignified manner and to regain their confidence after a period in hospital or a short stay in A&E in a way that will help to promote their independence, reduce dependency on intensive home care packages, and reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission or long term care. The budget for this service is approximately PS240,000 per annum. The contract will be awarded initially for 1 year and 3 months with a possibility to extend for 1 further year, depending on performance and availability of funding. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this contract. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal and follow the instructions. You be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 11th August 2017. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1226272d-576a-49ab-98d9-4c6fde3dfa86 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Oct 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £545,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £545,000 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1YG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE BRITISH RED CROSS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2017 at 14:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1226272d-576a-49ab-98d9-4c6fde3dfa86 - 12 Jul 2017 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1226272d-576a-49ab-98d9-4c6fde3dfa86 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1226272d-576a-49ab-98d9-4c6fde3dfa86 12th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a386316c-fe66-e711-80e3-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.buckscc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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