--- title: "Provision of an Assessment Bed Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba0939b7-7217-424e-a0b0-a8389c878280" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba0939b7-7217-424e-a0b0-a8389c878280" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba0939b7-7217-424e-a0b0-a8389c878280.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba0939b7-7217-424e-a0b0-a8389c878280.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-18" --- # Provision of an Assessment Bed Service Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba0939b7-7217-424e-a0b0-a8389c878280 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba0939b7-7217-424e-a0b0-a8389c878280) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba0939b7-7217-424e-a0b0-a8389c878280.json) ## Summary Medway Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an assessment bed service within the Medway area. The awarded contract, valued at £1,284,000 GBP, spans from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2026. The service, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000), aims to support working-age adults and older people, with or without dementia, through a residential care provider registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The service will provide eight assessment beds within a care home, assisting individuals who are medically stable but require further support to determine long-term care needs or to return to independence. The procurement was executed using an open procedure, and the award went to Victory Care Home Ltd on 10th September 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the residential care sector, particularly those experienced in managing complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with dementia. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged, given their suitability specifications. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their service offerings, build stronger community ties, and enhance their reputation in the health and social care market. The need to facilitate safe hospital discharges and support patients in regaining their health and independence underscores the vital role these service providers play in the broader healthcare system. ## Notice Medway Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered residential care Provider to provide an assessment bed service from a care home located within Medway's geographical boundary. The service will care for working age adults and older people, with or without a dementia. The service will provide eight assessment beds, ideally situated on a separate unit/wing within a residential care. Individuals placed into the service will be medically stable but require further support and assessment to determine long term care needs, or short-term support to return to independence. The aims of the service are: * To deliver residential care and support to adults in Medway demonstrating evidence of cognitive impairment linked to the unfamiliarity of their hospital admission or acute episode. It is envisaged the assessment beds will be primarily used for older people with complex needs and or behaviours that challenge. * To reduce a person's length of stay in hospital and prevent deconditioning by facilitating a safe, planned discharge from hospital into an appropriate care setting. * To care for individuals in a non-clinical environment for up to six weeks. Allowing people to settle and return to their optimal baseline of health prior to Adult Social Care, or other health professionals' undertaking long term care need assessments. * To improve the individual's physical and mental health and wellbeing, to a point where they can be safely discharged home, with or without a package of care, or into a long-term care placement. * To help adults in Medway to live independently for as long as possible. Procurement documents are available from the Kent Business Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dbb3375-643f-4358-b24a-061957297d0c | | 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 | 18 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,285,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,144,000 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VICTORY CARE HOME | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2024 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dbb3375-643f-4358-b24a-061957297d0c - 13 Jun 2024 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5887dd6e-c2e8-4b98-86be-087ba642acb8 - 13 Jun 2024 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47679534-04f6-41bd-8a32-ce1a0f8f308e - 6 Jun 2024 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc868da-14dc-4c92-b74c-61b9375472bb - 6 Jun 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91fd7b15-d71a-48e0-9445-af7a691e006a - 6 Jun 2024 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6516da8-31d7-4ac8-a295-d69bd4c344e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dbb3375-643f-4358-b24a-061957297d0c 18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5887dd6e-c2e8-4b98-86be-087ba642acb8 13th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47679534-04f6-41bd-8a32-ce1a0f8f308e 13th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc868da-14dc-4c92-b74c-61b9375472bb 6th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91fd7b15-d71a-48e0-9445-af7a691e006a 6th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6516da8-31d7-4ac8-a295-d69bd4c344e3 6th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=2bad0b08-6613-ef11-812b-005056b64545 Procurement documents should be downloaded from: ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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