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title: "Provision of Short Term Assessment Service"
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# Provision of Short Term Assessment Service

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046f8f

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## Summary

Falkirk Council, a regional authority based in Larbert, Scotland, has awarded a contract for the Provision of Short Term Assessment Service under an open procurement process. The framework agreement, which aims to reduce delayed discharges from hospitals by providing short-term assessment care in a Care Home environment within the Falkirk Council area, will operate from 1st August 2024 to 31st March 2025. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV code 85000000) and emphasizes rehabilitation, recovery, and recuperation for individuals, primarily older adults, who have completed clinical treatment but require further care. Noteworthy dates include the submission deadline on 1st July 2024, and the framework period starting on 1st August 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for care home providers, particularly those located within the Falkirk Council area and registered with the Care Inspectorate. The awarded suppliers, including Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd., HC One Ltd, Summerdale Care Home, and ION Care and Support Services Ltd, indicate that the tender is well-suited for businesses experienced in providing social work and related services, with a focus on care home accommodation. Organizations that can meet the specified quality themes and insurance requirements, and that are aligned with the terms of the National Care Home Contract, will find this tender to be a significant avenue for expanding their market presence in the health and social care sector.

## Notice

Delayed discharges are rising to unacceptable levels due to care, including care at home, being unavailable. Remaining unnecessarily in hospital after treatment is complete can lead to rapid deterioration in physical and mental well-being, particularly in people with dementia. In addition, the occupancy of acute hospital beds by those who no longer need clinical care means these beds will not be available to those who do need them. The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home environment within the Falkirk Council area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home for Older People environment within the Falkirk Council area. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be from 1st August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The period of call off contracts from the framework are not limited to the framework period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027204-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £695,000 |
| Lots value | £695,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £695,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CARE UK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS; HC ONE; ION CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES; SUMMERDALE CARE HOME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2024 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027204-2024
- 12 Jun 2024 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018241-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768295
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184

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