--- title: "Supported Discharge Service - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034cd6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034cd6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034cd6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034cd6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-01" --- # Supported Discharge Service - Market Engagement Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034cd6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034cd6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034cd6.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by Suffolk County Council, with the current initiative titled "Supported Discharge Service - Market Engagement". This falls under the social work and related services industry category, specifically aimed at providing services to adults transitioning from hospital to home care. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 31st October 2022. The service will be delivered from Ipswich Hospital and West Suffolk Hospital, and businesses should prepare to engage by the deadline of 31st July 2022. This tender is classified under the CPV code 85300000. This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in social care, health services, or community support. Organisations equipped to provide person-centred care, transitional assistance, and practical support to adults would be well-suited to compete. The focus on comprehensive training for staff and volunteers indicates a potential requirement for service providers to demonstrate their capability in training and support, thereby creating avenues for both established care providers and innovative social enterprises looking to grow within the health and community service sector. ## Notice Suffolk County Council wish to undertake Market Engagement for Supported Discharge Services. Local Councils and the NHS are working together more effectively to meet people's needs, for example by making sure that health and care services are coordinated when someone leaves hospital, so they get the help they need to recover back in their own home. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Suffolk County Council is undertaking Market Engagement prior to conducting a procurement exercise for the award of a contract to provide a supported discharge service for Adult and Community service and NHS.This service is not for domiciliary home care as no regulated activities will be required as part of the service delivery. The service will be run out of both Ipswich Hospital and West Suffolk Hospital.The aim of the Supported Discharge from Hospital Service is to support people (adults 18+) discharged from hospital (acute and community) or A&E or an interim care home bed which supports hospital discharge. The Service will help people transition from one of these beds to their homes, by helping them plan for discharge, arranging for them to be transported home if necessary and providing time-limited practical support so they can maximise their independence, self-manage their health and wellbeing and remain connected with their communities.The Service will provide practical support to people in a person-centred way, tailored to reflect people's individual needs, taking account of their gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, disability, and sexual orientation. The service will acknowledge and respect the importance of these areas of people's lives. The supported discharge service will offer support or advice for people to help get them back into their normal routine by helping them to regain confidence and independence. The Service will provide comprehensive training and support to volunteers and paid/qualified employees to ensure they work effectively in partnership to deliver the Service.The supported discharge service will offer support or advice for people to help get them back into their normal routine by helping them to regain confidence and independence. The Service will provide comprehensive training and support to volunteers and paid/qualified employees to ensure they work effectively in partnership to deliver the Service.* Preparing customers home for discharge, if required e.g., ensuring key essentials such as milk and bread are available for when the customer arrives home; heating has been turned on* Advising neighbours/relatives of their return (if appropriate)* Accompanied discharge from the hospital site* Arranging a decluttering service if identified * Picking up prescriptions* Shopping and arranging for local shops to deliver essentials* Preparing light meals* Supporting person to regain independence to prepare own meals* Light housework* Ensuring the home is free from obvious risk* Collecting pensions/paying bills* Assistance with accessing eligible benefits* Assistance with accessing equipment and adaptations * Connecting with local community resources* Resilience and extreme weather preparation* Signposting to other agencies for information, advice and long-term support for new or changing needsPlease email ACSWestServiceDevelopmentandContractTeam@suffolk.gov.uk before 31st July 2022 to participate in the Market Engagement exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017968-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2022 at 07:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017968-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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