---
title: "Home from Hospital"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553c3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-07"
---

# Home from Hospital

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553c3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Home from Hospital," initiated by Manchester City Council, focuses on the provision of a hospital discharge support service for older people. The council aimed to enhance patient flow from hospitals and support individuals at home to prevent readmission and increased care requirements. This contract, categorised under social work and related services, was initially tendered with an open procedure. Starting from January 2026, the service was poised to operate for three years with an optional two-year extension, serving the Manchester area in the UKD33 region. However, as of May 2026, this procurement process was marked for cancellation due to incorrect information initially published, signalling a review and potential relaunch of the service.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors. Companies that specialise in hospital discharge support, patient welfare, and community health services could benefit by collaborating with local authorities to develop and deliver effective solutions. There is a particular emphasis on those who manage small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the initial procurement attracted numerous bids from SMEs, indicating a favourable environment. With a focus on enhancing patient safety and supporting community reintegration, this contract offers a pathway for businesses to contribute substantially to local healthcare outcomes while fostering growth through public sector partnerships.

## Notice

This specification is for the provision of a citywide older people's (60+) hospital discharge support service with follow on support at home to prevent readmission to hospital and care/support needs from increasing post-discharge. This contract will operate for three years, plus the possibility of extension by two years subject to satisfactory delivery of the expected outcomes. The service is expected to: * improve the flow of older patients out of hospital * address safety concerns at home and other barriers that prevent timely discharge * ensure that essentials such as food and working utilities (by providing meter top ups, or providing information/referral to services that can resolve any issues) are in place when returning home * improve well-being and confidence by connecting older people discharged from hospital with other services and community resources, and * support or signpost to maximise income All of which will support to reduce the risk of readmission and the need for additional health and social care services further down the line.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract start date is 1st January 2026 for 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041914-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,575,000 |
| Lots value | £2,575,000 |
| Awards value | £2,575,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST CARE TEAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 12:16 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041914-2026
- 7 Oct 2025 at 10:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062802-2025
- 26 Jun 2025 at 00:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035232-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041914-2026
  7th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062802-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035232-2025
  26th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.specialistcareteam.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a8ef846f-9b4c-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/

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