---
title: "Discharge to Assess (D2A) - West Suffolk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b13"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-16"
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# Discharge to Assess (D2A) - West Suffolk

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b13

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed the public procurement process for the "Discharge to Assess (D2A) - West Suffolk" service, which falls under the industry category of health and social work services (CPV 85000000). This initiative aims to provide support for adults discharged from hospital, giving them additional time to make informed decisions about their long-term care plans. The procurement was carried out via a limited method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice, owing to the lack of alternative suppliers capable of fulfilling the service requirements. The contracts were awarded on 30th August 2024 to existing suppliers, The Partnership in Care Ltd and Raveedha Care Ltd, for an initial 12-month period, with the possibility of extension for up to an additional 24 months. The service will be delivered in the UKH14 region, covering West Suffolk.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors to collaborate on essential community-based care services. Providers with expertise in post-hospitalisation care and a strong understanding of patient needs would find this contract particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a track record in delivering similar services can leverage this contract to expand their operations and reduce hospital readmission rates, enhancing their market credibility. The close collaboration with a regional authority like Suffolk County Council also offers a stable partnership foundation and potential for long-term engagement in similar future projects.

## Notice

Discharge to Assess (D2A) service for adults discharged from hospital that require additional time to make informed decisions regarding their long-term plans.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council wishes to direct award 2 contracts for 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months to the incumbent suppliers Raveedha Care Ltd and The Partnership in Care.

### Procurement Information

Market Engagement did not produce any other suppliers currently capable of meeting the requirements of the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029519-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,693,285 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | RAVEEDHA CARE; THE PARTNERSHIP IN CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029519-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.gov.uk

## Provenance

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