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title: "Discharge to Assess Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0556f1"
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buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
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# Discharge to Assess Service

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0556f1

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## Summary

Aberdeen City Council awarded a contract for the Discharge to Assess Service to the British Red Cross Society, aiming to enhance post-hospital recovery in Aberdeen City. This healthcare and social work service, developed in collaboration with the Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership, involves creating a team to assist medically fit individuals requiring home-based recovery and assessment. The contract, valued at £7,069,764, was signed on 11th September 2025 and follows an open procurement method. The initiative has completed its procurement stage and features a potential extension after an initial two-year test period, depending on the service's success.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in innovative patient care models and integration with healthcare systems. Firms that demonstrate strong financial health and the ability to collaborate with local healthcare bodies, such as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those with a commitment to community benefits and fair work practices, may find this opportunity aligns well with growth strategies. The focus on creating a sustainable, supportive environment for discharged patients offers a platform for service providers to showcase innovation and impact in public health services.

## Notice

Aberdeen City Health & Social Care partnership required a provider to develop and deliver a Discharge to Assess service. The provider who would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individual's need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Discharge to Assess Service will be developed by a service provider in partnership with Aberdeen Health & Social Care Partnership. A test of change will be run over a two year period and if, following evaluation, it is deemed to be successful will be followed by a three year contract for the delivery of the service. The provider would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individual's need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required. Additional information: The contract duration and estimated contract value includes an initial two year test of change and an optional three year extension should outcomes be evidenced following evaluation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059231-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,263,704 |
| Lots value | £7,263,704 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,069,764 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059231-2025
- 1 Jul 2025 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036505-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802693
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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