--- title: "ESCC SS Hospital Discharge Services - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eec09fd4-0222-4dab-89f5-48cc7f44b359" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eec09fd4-0222-4dab-89f5-48cc7f44b359" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eec09fd4-0222-4dab-89f5-48cc7f44b359.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eec09fd4-0222-4dab-89f5-48cc7f44b359.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2019-10-16" --- # ESCC SS Hospital Discharge Services - AWARD Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eec09fd4-0222-4dab-89f5-48cc7f44b359 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eec09fd4-0222-4dab-89f5-48cc7f44b359) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eec09fd4-0222-4dab-89f5-48cc7f44b359.json) ## Summary The East Sussex County Council, through its Adult Social Care and Health Department, has awarded a contract for the provision of Hospital Discharge Services effective from 1st October 2019, lasting for 5.5 years until 31st March 2025, with a potential 24-month extension option to March 2027. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, was initiated using an open tender procedure, and the total contract value is approximately £2,262,405. The project aims to enhance the wellbeing and independence of individuals within the community, focusing on reducing the need for formal health and social care services. The services are split into two lots: assisted hospital discharge and home from hospital services, with delivery expected predominantly in East Sussex (postal code BN7 1UE). This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health care and social services. Companies that focus on patient care, rehabilitation, or community support are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the council seeks providers capable of fostering independence and improving health outcomes for residents. Interested providers are encouraged to explore the detailed service requirements outlined in the service specification documents. ## Notice East Sussex County Council ('the Council') Adult Social Care and Health Department (ASCH) are contracting for provider/s to provide Hospital Discharge Services for East Sussex from October 2019 for 5.5 years, up to March 2025, with a further option to extend the contract for up to 24 months (to March 2027). Working with the three Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) ESCC want to promote, maintain and enhance people's wellbeing and independence in their communities so they are healthier, more resilient and less likely to need formal health and social care services. The outcomes we are looking to achieve for our population are: o People remain independently in their own homes with less need for formal interventions or statutory support; o People report enhanced health and wellbeing/quality of life, and; o Population health is improved and health inequalities are reduced. The service is in two lots as follows; Lot 1 - Assisted Hospital Discharge Service Lot 2 - Home from Hospital Service and Carer Crisis Response Service. Full details of the requirements for the tender Programme can be found in the service specification documents. Interested organisations can access this by expressing an interest in this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecded63-e05a-4919-9f3f-f472ba734296 | | 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 | 16 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jul 2019 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,262,405 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2 | | 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BRITISH RED CROSS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85110000 - Hospital and related services - 85111000 - Hospital services - 85112000 - Hospital support services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 16 Oct 2019 at 13:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecded63-e05a-4919-9f3f-f472ba734296 - 1 Aug 2019 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecded63-e05a-4919-9f3f-f472ba734296 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecded63-e05a-4919-9f3f-f472ba734296 16th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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