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title: "Supported Discharge from Hospital Service."
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Supported Discharge from Hospital Service.

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea9111c7-bd66-4697-9669-2c7adbe89270

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council has initiated a tender for the provision of Supported Discharge from Hospital Service. The aim of the service is to support individuals post-hospital admission to enhance independence and community connection. The procurement deadline for submissions is noon on 25th November 2022, and the deadline for clarification questions is 14th November 2022 at 5pm. The contract is valued at £1,300,800.00 exclusive of VAT. The tender falls under the Health and social work services category, with the tender process being an Open procedure (above threshold).

This tender opportunity, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, presents a chance for businesses to participate in delivering hospital discharge services in Suffolk. Companies in the health and social work services sector could find this contract suitable for business growth. The multi-year contract period, starting from 1st April 2023, provides a stable opportunity for businesses to engage with the Suffolk County Council and contribute to community health and well-being.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Supported Discharge from Hospital Service. The aim of the Supported Discharge from Hospital Service ('the Service') is to provide people with support following an admission to Hospital or Accident and Emergency (A&E) or to an interim/D2A placement in one of our residential services so they can maximise their independence, self-manage their health and wellbeing and remain connected with their communities. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS1,300,800.00 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is noon 25th November 2022. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 14th November 2022 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9916c13-8d4a-45a1-8e1b-919a9683723d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,800 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2022 at 19:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9916c13-8d4a-45a1-8e1b-919a9683723d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9916c13-8d4a-45a1-8e1b-919a9683723d
  27th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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