---
title: "Hospital Discharge Support Workers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c3b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029c3b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2021-03-30"
---

# Hospital Discharge Support Workers

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c3b

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has completed a tender process for the provision of Hospital Discharge Support Workers, classified under community health services. The procurement method was limited and conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, following a rationale to address winter pressures. The award was made to Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale, with a total contract value of £460,075 for a duration of one year, with the option to extend for another year. The contract was formally signed on 16 March 2021, with associated delivery in the Cardiff and Vale region.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in providing health and community support services, particularly those with expertise in discharge procedures and working with vulnerable populations. Companies specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in elderly care and community health support, will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. Establishing connections with NHS bodies, like the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, will be crucial for any business seeking to participate in future procurement opportunities within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for hospital discharge support workers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a one year with one year extension contract for hospital discharge support workers.

### Procurement Information

As part of the winter pressure strategy, the Health Board has allocated funding to engage hospital discharge support workers who will work to;

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006535-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £460,075 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE CONNECTS CARDIFF AND THE VALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006535-2021
- 16 Mar 2021 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005322-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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