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title: "Age UK - Stockport Foundation Trust Discharge Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b04"
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# Age UK - Stockport Foundation Trust Discharge Service

Buyer: STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b04

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, located at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, which intends to award a contract for the "Age UK - Stockport Foundation Trust Discharge Service." Falling under the industry category of hospital and related services, this tender is classified as a service procurement. The contract focuses on supporting patients' safe and timely discharge following acute interventions. The procurement method used is a limited, direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Key dates include the start of the standstill period following the notice publication, with representations due by 3rd June 2025. The contract commencement is set for 1st July 2025, ending on 30th June 2026, with a value of £111,185.15.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering hospital discharge and community care services, particularly those with expertise in integrating health and social care processes. Businesses based locally in Stockport and those that can demonstrate a strong track record of collaboration with healthcare trusts will be well-suited to compete. Age UK Stockport, already selected for the award, exemplifies the type of enterprise equipped to meet these needs by providing efficient, value-driven services that promote early discharge and patient support in alignment with regional healthcare objectives. Such contracts offer a platform for local businesses to contribute to public health advancements while reinforcing their market position within the healthcare service sector.

## Notice

Intention to award a contract for Hospital Discharge Service under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. This begins on the day after the notice of intention to award or conclude is published. A written representation can be made before midnight at the end of the eighth working day after the day the standstill period begins. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by Tuesday 3rd June 2025. Contract Details: It is the intention of the decision makers, Stockport NHS FT (the FT) to award the contract to: Age UK Stockport, Commonweal, 56 Wellington St, Stockport, SK1 3AQ. The value of the contract for the initial period up to 30th June 2026 is up to PS111,185.15. The contract will run from 1st July 2025 up to 30th June 2026 Reasons for selecting existing supplier against the Key Criteria: The service is commissioned to deliver support to patients and their families, where needed, to ensure safe and timely discharge at the earliest opportunity following an acute intervention under the Home First ethos. Quality and Innovation - The supplier has provided a safe and efficient outsourced service, supporting the FT in meeting national standards and have sufficient capacity to continue to do so as required. Value - The supplier has delivered the service at a consistently good value price for the current contact and has a proven record of working well with the FT. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure a safe and effective service, and has committed to continuing to do so. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - The current contract has supported the FT. Additional key performance indicators are provided. The contractor will provide continuity of service by ensuring no service disruptions due to staff leave or sickness. Exception reports will be provided for any metrics not reaching the agreed standard. Submit a minimum of 4 case studies a year. There is ongoing discussion re pressures and priorities as part of the quarterly meetings. Social Value - The supplier has provided a local solution to capacity restraints at the FT, enabling patients to be discharged sooner. No conflicts of interest have been declared.

### Procurement Information

There was only one supplier who could offer this specific local service. They must be located in Stockport and be integrated within hospital services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023985-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 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 | £111,185 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK2 7JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Offerton |
| Westminster constituency | Cheadle |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK STOCKPORT, COMMONWEAL, 56 WELLINGTON ST, STOCKPORT, SK1 3AQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023985-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ageuk.org.uk/stockport/
- https://www.stockport.nhs.uk

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