--- title: "Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92ec5462-62ff-4595-a088-f95c69cddad2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92ec5462-62ff-4595-a088-f95c69cddad2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92ec5462-62ff-4595-a088-f95c69cddad2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92ec5462-62ff-4595-a088-f95c69cddad2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-07" --- # Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92ec5462-62ff-4595-a088-f95c69cddad2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92ec5462-62ff-4595-a088-f95c69cddad2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92ec5462-62ff-4595-a088-f95c69cddad2.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service" aimed at providing timely support for individuals discharged from hospital in England. The tender, classified under health and social work services, is currently at the Tender stage, with tenders due by midday on 8th October 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2022 for a period of two years, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The total budget for this contract is capped at £284,435 annually. This opportunity presents a significant growth prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social care services. Companies capable of delivering effective hospital discharge support, with a focus on enhancing service user independence and reducing hospital re-admission rates, would be particularly well-suited to participate. Attending the virtual market engagement event on 15th September will provide further insight into the Council's requirements, enabling interested organisations to better tailor their bids. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a cost-effective Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service to support people being discharged from hospital and prevention of admission & readmission to hospital. The aim is to provide time-limited support to enable service users to return home safely in a timely, dignified manner and to regain their confidence. The outcome of this is to help promote their independence, reduce dependency on intensive home care packages, and reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission or long-term care. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity. The contract start date will be 01/04/2022 for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The annual budget is capped at PS284,435. Any bids that exceed the cap will be disqualified from the procurement process. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will 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 8th October 2021. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted. A market engagement event will be held virtually on 15th September at 12noon to 2pm. The purpose of this event is to provide an overview of the Council's requirements and to answer any questions you may have about the requirement, the process or any of the tender documents. We can only accept 2 representatives from each organisation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59a6a7f-2160-4e28-bfef-0a1e95328084 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,137,740 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Sep 2021 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59a6a7f-2160-4e28-bfef-0a1e95328084 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59a6a7f-2160-4e28-bfef-0a1e95328084 7th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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