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title: "Home from Hospital Discharge Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02efae"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2022-01-12"
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# Home from Hospital Discharge Services

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02efae

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, relates to the provision of "Home from Hospital Discharge Services". This contract, classified under welfare services for the elderly, is located in the East Midlands of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the award stage is currently active, with a total contract value of £1,500,000, signed on 10th January 2022. This is part of a service designed to facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges, supporting individuals from their hospital stay to three weeks post-discharge.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those specialising in elderly care and support services. Companies that can demonstrate a strong capability in managing patient transitions from hospital to home, as well as ensuring a quality service aligned with the outlined performance criteria, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The service aims to enhance patient flow and alleviate bed shortages in secondary care, making it a strategic opportunity for businesses focused on healthcare solutions.

## Notice

The purpose of the service is to support Service Users and their relatives / carers from the start of their hospital stay up to 3 weeks post discharge. This service would support safe and timely discharge when there is no 'Reason to Reside' in a hospital bed and the Home First principles. This service will also help to reduce bed shortages within secondary care through improved patient flow. Access Code : DHW3828M7X

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the service is to support Service Users and their relatives / carers from the start of their hospital stay up to 3 weeks post discharge. This service would support safe and timely discharge when there is no 'Reason to Reside' in a hospital bed and the Home First principles. This service will also help to reduce bed shortages within secondary care through improved patient flow.

Renewal: Extension of contract for 2 x 12 month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000915-2022 |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000915-2022
- 25 Oct 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026689-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kgh.nhs.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=656678373

## Provenance

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