---
title: "BLMK ICB Hospital Aftercare Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ed94"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed94.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-11-06"
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# BLMK ICB Hospital Aftercare Service

Buyer: NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed94

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BLMK ICB Hospital Aftercare Service" is managed by the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board. This contract, classified under community health services, has been awarded under the Provider Selection Regime as per Health Care Services Regulations 2023 and is not subject to Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It is a direct award for a one-year service agreement starting 1st April 2025, with a total value of £157,319. The service focuses on providing short-term aftercare support for individuals post-hospitalisation to ensure a safe transition home and aims to reduce hospital readmissions and delays in discharge. The procurement location is primarily Bedfordshire, UKH24 region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the community health services sector, particularly those focused on aftercare support and rehabilitation services. Given that the contract utilised a direct award process without prior competition, it is ideal for existing service providers with a proven record in delivering similar healthcare services. Organisations capable of effectively managing patient transitions and support at home would be well-suited to competing for similar future opportunities, as this contract allows for showcasing expertise in reducing hospital readmission rates and improving patient outcomes.

## Notice

The Hospital Meet & Greet Aftercare Service ensures that individuals are supported in the short term (from 24 hours up to a maximum period of six weeks) following a stay in hospital, attendance at Accident and Emergency or following a planned surgical or medical procedure as an inpatient or outpatient. The service provides practical and reablement focused support providing a safe transition from hospital for the client, support them to remain at home and reduce hospital readmission and delays in discharge.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Hospital Meet & Greet Aftercare Service ensures that individuals are supported in the short term (from 24 hours up to a maximum period of six weeks) following a stay in hospital, attendance at Accident and Emergency or following a planned surgical or medical procedure as an inpatient or outpatient. The service provides practical and reablement focused support providing a safe transition from hospital for the client, support them to remain at home and reduce hospital readmission and delays in discharge.

The ICB are intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C. The services are intended to be provided for a period of one year from 01st April 2025.

### Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071667-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £154,008 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 14:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071667-2025
- 14 Mar 2025 at 21:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009554-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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