--- title: "NHS Rotherham CCG : Hospital and Community Admission Aftercare Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe72dc5a-bca3-4e76-9abf-c7a3f06d6f20" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe72dc5a-bca3-4e76-9abf-c7a3f06d6f20" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe72dc5a-bca3-4e76-9abf-c7a3f06d6f20.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe72dc5a-bca3-4e76-9abf-c7a3f06d6f20.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHEFFIELD CCG" published: "2021-04-21" --- # NHS Rotherham CCG : Hospital and Community Admission Aftercare Service Buyer: NHS SHEFFIELD CCG Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe72dc5a-bca3-4e76-9abf-c7a3f06d6f20 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe72dc5a-bca3-4e76-9abf-c7a3f06d6f20) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe72dc5a-bca3-4e76-9abf-c7a3f06d6f20.json) ## Summary The NHS Sheffield CCG is seeking tenders for the "Hospital and Community Admission Aftercare Service" project, which aims to provide support to individuals aged 60 and over discharged from The Rotherham Foundation Trust and community beds. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with responses due by 12:00 on 24th May 2021. The contract is classified under miscellaneous health services and will be located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. It is an open procedure above the threshold, with the potential for a contract term of up to four years, beginning on 1st October 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social care services, particularly those experienced in providing discharge planning, reablement, and support for elderly patients returning to their homes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the project emphasises flexible, person-centred service models that prioritise staff training and qualifications. The successful bidder will cooperate with diverse health and social care providers to enhance service delivery and promote independence for clients. ## Notice The service will provide a support package to people over 60 years of age being discharged from The Rotherham Foundation Trust (including from the Urgent and Emergency Care Centre and Acute Medical Unit) or commissioned community beds. Clients are supported pre discharge to facilitate discharge to the home environment. A safety check will be carried out and the client settled. An assessment of need is carried out by the Care Coordinator and appropriate referrals and signposting made. The outcome of the assessment may lead to a person centered care plan being developed for a time limited packages being provided for up to thirty days aimed at improving physical function, social integration and maximising independence. Onward referrals will be made as appropriate and the service will work in collaboration with health and social care providers to ensure there is wrap around holistic support in place. Aims and objectives of the service are: To provide a flexible service model which may change in line with demand due to the impact of COViD 19 and recovery models. To facilitate the early discharge of patients from hospital and community beds and reduce average length of stay. Reduce the number of inappropriate admissions and readmissions to hospital or premature admission to long term residential and nursing care by supporting teams within the hospital and community. To provide reablement and social care input to patients discharged from hospital. Provide a high-quality service delivered by staff who are appropriately qualified and trained. Deliver services that are flexible, person centered and provide continuity of care. Provide short term non personal care packages designed to reduce dependence on long term care provision, focusing on the principles of reablement. Support Wards, Integrated Discharge and Community Teams to follow up patients in the community. Objectives: Provide support with discharge planning and transfer of care from hospital and community beds to home environment. To contribute to reducing risks by supporting discharge follow up. To provide support to undertake activities of daily living using approaches that maximise independent activity and minimise the need for support. To encourage and support maintenance of personal interests. To promote economic wellbeing through advice and information on claiming benefits. To promote independence by supporting and encouraging service users to access facilities and services in their community. To act as an advocate for clients dealing with third parties on discharge from acute and community beds to ensure adequate provision of services and benefits. To provide a flexible and responsive service which is sensitive to individual preferences and dislikes. To promote a healthier lifestyle. Additional information: The Contract will be for a term of two years with the option to extend for 24 months subject to mutual agreement between the successful Bidder and the Authority. The maximum term of Contract is consequently four years. To access the procurement documentation, please go to www.nhssourcing.co.uk If you have not accessed the portal before you will need to register by clicking on "Register Here". Once you have logged into the website, click on the link "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" in the Supplier Area box. This tender will be listed here. Click on the ITT Title, and then on the green button "Express Interest". By doing this, you will have invited yourself to participate in the ITT. This enables you to download any Buyer Attachments, send and receive Messages with the NHS South Yorkshire Procurement Service, and respond to the ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79987f28-58cb-4bdc-99a0-17250dc5c3e5 | | 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 | 21 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | NHS SHEFFIELD CCG | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S9 4EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Darnall | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2021 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79987f28-58cb-4bdc-99a0-17250dc5c3e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79987f28-58cb-4bdc-99a0-17250dc5c3e5 21st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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