--- title: "Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ddd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ddd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ddd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ddd1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-19" --- # Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ddd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ddd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ddd1.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service," aiming to secure a provider for health and social work services within the UKJ13 region. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for midday on 8th October 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022, lasting for two years, with the possibility of extending for an additional two periods of twelve months. The budget for this contract is capped at £284,435 annually. This tender opportunity presents significant prospects for organisations specialising in health and social services, particularly those with experience in supporting hospital discharge and community care. Businesses equipped to provide innovative and efficient support mechanisms to ensure a safe return to home for service users will be well-suited to compete. Companies keen to delve into this sector should register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal and participate in the upcoming virtual market engagement event scheduled for 15th September to gain further insight into the Council's requirements. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a cost-effective Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service to support people being discharged from hospital and prevention of admission & readmission to hospital. The aim is to provide time-limited support to enable service users to return home safely in a timely, dignified manner and to regain their confidence. The outcome of this is to help promote their independence, reduce dependency on intensive home care packages, and reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission or long-term care. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity. The contract start date will be 01/04/2022 for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The annual budget is capped at PS284,435. Any bids that exceed the cap will be disqualified from the procurement process. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 8th October 2021. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted. A market engagement event will be held virtually on 15th September at 12noon to 2pm. The purpose of this event is to provide an overview of the Council's requirements and to answer any questions you may have about the requirement, the process or any of the tender documents. We can only accept 2 representatives from each organisation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Buckinghamshire Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a cost-effective Hospital Discharge and Community Support Service to support people being discharged from hospital and prevention of admission & readmission to hospital. The aim is to provide time-limited support to enable service users to return home safely in a timely, dignified manner and to regain their confidence. The outcome of this is to help promote their independence, reduce dependency on intensive home care packages, and reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission or long-term care. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity. The contract start date will be 01/04/2022 for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The annual budget is capped at PS284,435. Any bids that exceed the cap will be disqualified from the procurement process. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 8th October 2021. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted. A market engagement event will be held virtually on 15th September at 12noon to 2pm. The purpose of this event is to provide an overview of the Council's requirements and to answer any questions you may have about the requirement, the process or any of the tender documents. We can only accept 2 representatives from each organisation. Renewal: Up to two extensions of 12 months each subject to funding and satisfactory performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001586-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £564,088 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP19 8FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AGE UK (HILLINGDON, HARROW AND BRENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2022 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001586-2022 - 7 Sep 2021 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022114-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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