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title: "Supported Discharge from Hospital Service - AWARD"
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# Supported Discharge from Hospital Service - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b88e21a6-4413-4825-8a70-a153f19fc2a8

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## Summary

The public procurement process, titled "Supported Discharge from Hospital Service - AWARD," has been finalised by Suffolk Sourcing, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. This contract falls under the health and social work services industry category and concerns the provision of support for people transitioning from hospital to home. The open procurement method was used, and the contract period is set from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2023. The award decision was published on 27 March 2018, following a tender period that ended on 8 March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social work sectors, especially those focusing on community support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the nature of the services requires a strong understanding of community needs and the ability to provide personalised support. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record in similar service provision will be well positioned to engage with future contracts arising from this initiative.

## Notice

The aim of the Supported Discharge from Hospital Service ('the Service') is to provide people with support following an admission to the hospital or Accident and Emergency (A&E) so they can maximise their independence, self-manage their health and wellbeing and remain connected with their communities. The Service will help people transition from hospital or A&E to their homes, by helping them plan for discharge, arranging for them to be transported home if necessary and providing time-limited practical support to get back to independence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3f680a-17b4-48ad-aec6-f4484cef3020 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2018 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3f680a-17b4-48ad-aec6-f4484cef3020

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3f680a-17b4-48ad-aec6-f4484cef3020
  27th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

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