--- title: "Provision of Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04039c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04039c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04039c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04039c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD" published: "2024-01-31" --- # Provision of Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04039c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04039c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04039c.json) ## Summary The Hywel Dda University Health Board, acting on behalf of the West Wales Regional Partnership Board, has completed the award process for the "Provision of Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service" tender. The procurement falls within the health and social work services category. The tender included three lots: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire. The award criteria encompassed quality and price considerations. The contract values for the awarded lots are £100,000 for Carmarthenshire, £65,000 for Ceredigion, and £64,905.73 for Pembrokeshire. The suppliers selected for the contracts are Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales, Credu (Powys Carers Service), and Adferiad Recovery respectively. This tender for the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the health and social work services sector. Businesses with a focus on providing support and care services to unpaid carers, particularly those involved in hospital discharge processes, are well-suited to compete for these contracts. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, facilitating fair competition among potential suppliers. The submission deadline for bids was 31st October 2023, providing interested businesses with a clear timeframe to participate in the tendering process. ## Notice The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced funding from Welsh Government and since 2022-23 the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes. Hywel Dda University Health Board ("HDUHB") commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities are supported and able to participate in the patient's discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community. This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services ("CCODSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers' experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers' needs and wishes are considered. ### Lot Information Carmarthenshire The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced funding from Welsh Government and since 2022-23 the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes. Hywel Dda University Health Board ("HDUHB") commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities are supported and able to participate in the patient's discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community. This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services ("CCODSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers' experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers' needs and wishes are considered. Renewal: Option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month intervals should the non-recurrent funding be annually confirmed. Ceredigion The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced funding from Welsh Government and since 2022-23 the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes. Hywel Dda University Health Board ("HDUHB") commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities are supported and able to participate in the patient's discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community. This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services ("CCODSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers' experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers' needs and wishes are considered. Renewal: Option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month intervals should the non-recurrent funding be annually confirmed. Pembrokeshire The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced funding from Welsh Government and since 2022-23 the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes. Hywel Dda University Health Board ("HDUHB") commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities are supported and able to participate in the patient's discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community. This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services ("CCODSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers' experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers' needs and wishes are considered. Renewal: Option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month intervals should the non-recurrent funding be annually confirmed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003210-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £690,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £229,905 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD | | Locality | JOBSWELL ROAD | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 3BB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ADFERIAD RECOVERY; CARERS TRUST CROSSROADS WEST WALES; CREDU (POWYS CARERS SERVICE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2024 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003210-2024 - 26 Sep 2023 at 07:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028278-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htm - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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