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title: "CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF TRUSTED ASSESSOR SERVICE - PROVIDED BY INDEPENDENT TRANSFER OF CARE COORDINATORS"
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# CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF TRUSTED ASSESSOR SERVICE - PROVIDED BY INDEPENDENT TRANSFER OF CARE COORDINATORS

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ac2061e-301c-4c61-a8e6-2a8fafee3e61

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking a provider for the "Contract for the Provision of Trusted Assessor Service" to establish a trusted assessment model aimed at improving patient transfers and reducing delays in care. The contract is classified under health and social work services, with a total contract value of £93,750, of which £75,000 has been awarded. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 11th November 2019. The contract runs from 6th January 2020 to 31st March 2021, with the service to be delivered in the North West region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those that provide assessment and care coordination services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buying organisation encourages their participation. Potential bidders should possess expertise in patient assessment and care transitions, particularly for hospitalised care home residents, to effectively address the objectives outlined in the tender.

## Notice

Cheshireeast council in conjunction with CCG is seeking a provider to deliver the trusted assessment model in order to support the timely transfer of patients to the most appropriate care setting and to effect a reduction in the number of delayed transfers of care. The overall aim of this service is to develop and establish a trusted assessor service in Cheshire East, this service will provide a trusted assessment function through Independent Transfer of Care Coordinators. This service will initially work with existing care home residents who have been admitted to hospital and require assessment prior to transferring back to the care home. This service will in part help reduce patient length of stay as well as contributing to a reduction in Delayed Transfers of Care. Interested party should express an interest via The Chest, project reference DN438242.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ce018f-5982-487d-bc62-a8249bade6fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RETAIN WELLBEING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2020 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ce018f-5982-487d-bc62-a8249bade6fd
- 23 Oct 2019 at 08:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987bb246-6691-4192-8965-72357c8bb460

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ce018f-5982-487d-bc62-a8249bade6fd
  27th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987bb246-6691-4192-8965-72357c8bb460
  23rd October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=619a2a0b-6aeb-e911-80fa-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/

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