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title: "Homecare Bridging Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a057e0d8-7b29-4326-b417-ebde14db9b35"
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published: "2018-10-09"
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# Homecare Bridging Service

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a057e0d8-7b29-4326-b417-ebde14db9b35

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Homecare Bridging Service" is being conducted by Medway Council in collaboration with NHS Medway Clinical Commissioning Group. This initiative falls under the health services category and aims to improve the efficiency of patient discharge from Medway Maritime Hospital located in Chatham, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage of the open procurement method and will remain open until the deadline of 25th October 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 3rd December 2018 and will continue until 31st March 2019. The total budget for this service is set at £99,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the delivery of essential health services. Companies specializing in domiciliary care, patient management, or related sectors would be particularly well-suited to apply, as the initiative seeks to explore innovative methods to enhance patient flow and improve overall care outcomes during the transition of patients to long-term care. Interested businesses should ensure they register on the Kent Business Portal to access all relevant tender documents.

## Notice

Medway Council and NHS Medway Clinical Commissioning Group are seeking to procure a high quality, effective service to improve the speed of patient discharge from Medway Maritime Hospital (Medway Foundation Trust). Commissioners want to pilot a Homecare Bridging Service that provides domiciliary care to patients in their own home whilst a long term care provider is sought. The pilot is intended to explore how improved outcomes can be achieved by better patient flow. Additional information: Providers not previously registered on the Kent Business Portal should register at www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk as all tender documents are accessible via the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8836419-1a53-47b2-bb59-534cdd5ed6bd |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2018 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8836419-1a53-47b2-bb59-534cdd5ed6bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8836419-1a53-47b2-bb59-534cdd5ed6bd
  9th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

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