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title: "THE DELIVERY OF HOMECARE BRIDGING SERVICE"
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-18"
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# THE DELIVERY OF HOMECARE BRIDGING SERVICE

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e83ef591-fb69-4635-a163-a1058c1c6fbb

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## Summary

Medway Council, in partnership with NHS Medway Clinical Commissioning Group, is conducting a tender for "The Delivery of Homecare Bridging Service" aimed at procuring a service to enhance hospital discharge processes during the winter of 2019-20. This initiative, classified under hospital support services, has a budget of £99,000 and follows an open procurement method. The tender is currently at the active stage, with submissions due by 4th November 2019. The service will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, starting from 15th November 2019 until 29th March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in healthcare and domiciliary care services to grow their business. Contractors who can provide quality homecare services with a focus on efficiency and patient flow are well-positioned to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, businesses have the potential to not only secure a valuable contract but also to contribute positively to healthcare outcomes in the local community.

## Notice

Medway Council and NHS Medway Clinical Commissioning Group are seeking to procure a high-quality effective service to provide guaranteed homecare capacity during winter 2019-20. This capacity will be dedicated towards avoiding delays in hospital discharge and avoiding conveyance to hospital for people within the community. This service will provide domiciliary care whilst a longer-term care provider is sought. The service is intended to explore the improved outcomes achieved by better patient flow from hospital and urgent response to people within the community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af37932f-78c6-4eca-aa7c-350a344d0e7d |
| 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 | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2019 - 29 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | MEDWAY |
| 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

- 85112000 - Hospital support services
- 85112200 - Outpatient care services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2019 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af37932f-78c6-4eca-aa7c-350a344d0e7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af37932f-78c6-4eca-aa7c-350a344d0e7d
  18th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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