--- title: "Home With Support (East Kent)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1deaea6-27e3-4161-8514-88fae006fa68" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1deaea6-27e3-4161-8514-88fae006fa68" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1deaea6-27e3-4161-8514-88fae006fa68.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1deaea6-27e3-4161-8514-88fae006fa68.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2019-06-07" --- # Home With Support (East Kent) Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1deaea6-27e3-4161-8514-88fae006fa68 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1deaea6-27e3-4161-8514-88fae006fa68) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1deaea6-27e3-4161-8514-88fae006fa68.json) ## Summary The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking tenders for the "Home With Support" service in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement is underway under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation and Light Touch Regime, with the closing date for tender submissions set for midday on 28th June 2019. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, is expected to commence on 19th August 2019 and will run until 31st March 2020, with options for two 12-month extensions. The service focuses on supporting the discharge of patients from acute hospital settings and is split into seven distinct lots based on geographical areas. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and rehabilitation services, particularly those capable of providing short-term support for patients transitioning from hospital to home. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are well-suited to meet the identified care needs of patients. Providers able to work collaboratively with existing healthcare teams will find this tender particularly appealing, enhancing their competitive edge in the growing health and social care market. ## Notice Kent Community NHS Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT) is seeking tenders from suitable experienced providers who can deliver a Home with Support Service. The Home with Support Service supports the discharge of patients who have been assessed in the Acute as safe to go home by receiving a further assessment of need, rehabilitation and a period of recovery at home and develop a plan of care and onward referral if required. This service is an extension of the KCHFT Rapid Transfer of Care Service, and will work in collaboration with Rapid Response, Acute Response Team, Rehabilitation teams to support patients with complex need to be transferred home from either the Accident and Emergency Dept. (Front Door) or Wards (Back Door) from an Acute Hospital or from a KCHFT Community Hospital bed. Short term support may also be required for patients who may need a period of additional care to enable them to remain at home and avoid a hospital admission. KCHFT is looking to work with social care providers to support the identified care needs as part of the discharge plan of care for the patient. The initial delivery model, per block, consists of a volume of hours. Blocks will be 'single handed' for the months June through October and 'double handed' November through May' unless otherwise directed. The Contract will run until the end of March 2020, unless terminated in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. There are two options to extend the Contract Term by 12 months (March 2021) and a further 12 months (March 2022). Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Trust Procurement Portal. KCHFT is undertaking this Procurement activity under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation and Light Touch Regime. Indicative Procurement Timetable: Event Anticipated Date Closing Date and Time for Tender Submissions Midday Friday 28th June 2019 Tender Evaluation Period Monday 8th July - 29th July 2019 (Including any need for negotiation) Contract Award Monday 5th August 2019 Mobilisation Monday 19th August 19 - Monday 2nd September 19 Contract Commencement Date Monday 19th August 2019 Lots The service is split into seven Lots: * South Kent Coast North * South Kent Coast South * Canterbury & Coastal North * Canterbury & Coastal South * Ashford North * Ashford South * Thanet ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5533db4f-e228-4d07-9f7f-349145a52ea8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN25 4AZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Goat Lees | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 7 Jun 2019 at 17:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5533db4f-e228-4d07-9f7f-349145a52ea8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5533db4f-e228-4d07-9f7f-349145a52ea8 7th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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