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title: "Provision of an Out of Hospital Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY"
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# Provision of an Out of Hospital Service

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cc239c0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is conducting a procurement process titled "Provision of an Out of Hospital Service", aimed at organisations capable of providing short-term practical solutions for patients returning home from hospital. The procurement, classified under the category of hospital support services, is currently in the award stage, with a contract valued at £1,200,000 set to commence on 1 November 2016 and run for three years, plus options for two additional years. Interested parties had until 16 May 2016 to submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to Paul Wilkinson, Procurement Specialist. The service location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a deadline for responses reflecting the needs of the health and social care system.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations (VCS) that specialise in health and social care services. Businesses with experience in aiding patients' transitions from hospital to home, particularly those offering community support networks or rehabilitation services, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could help these organisations broaden their impact and enhance their service offerings while contributing to critical public health outcomes.

## Notice

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide an Out of Hospital Service which offers short term practical solutions to facilitate a return home from hospital. As well as supporting the individual to adjust and regain confidence as they recover, the service will also offer longer term support through relevant community networks and resources of the provider or by contact with VCS groups and networks. The service should work alongside health and social care professionals in primary, community and secondary care to: Prevent avoidable hospital admission; Enable safe and timely discharge for individuals who are medically stable and fit for discharge in: o Emergency Department; o Inpatient Departments. The service should offer short term support for recovery from ill health or hospital admission, with longer term support using the organisation's experience and knowledge of community networks and support. NHS Gloucestershire CCG intends to award a new contract for an initial period of 3-years with options to extend for 2 further periods, each of 1 year duration. Organisations interested in providing this service should request a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) by contacting Paul Wilkinson, Procurement Specialist, NHS Gloucestershire CCG at paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net no later than 5pm Monday 16 May 2016. Completed PQQ's must be returned no later than 5pm, Friday 20 May 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8632f8-9aa7-44ec-ab96-b6fe117b9b76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,199,292 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 4FE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote |
| Westminster constituency | North Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK GLOUCESTERSHIRE / BRITISH RED CROSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85112000 - Hospital support services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2017 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8632f8-9aa7-44ec-ab96-b6fe117b9b76
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e663ae-599c-4502-afde-afbf2f2effc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8632f8-9aa7-44ec-ab96-b6fe117b9b76
  6th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e663ae-599c-4502-afde-afbf2f2effc4
  13th April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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