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title: "Provision of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service in Herefordshire"
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buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service in Herefordshire

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667d2

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Hereford, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service in Herefordshire." This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and aims to provide a short-term, therapeutic reablement service for adults medically optimised for discharge from the hospital. The service will be delivered across Herefordshire, focusing on restoring functional abilities and promoting independence. Procurement was conducted under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) with a below-threshold open competition method. The tender process, initiated in March 2026, concluded with the awarding of the contract to RAINBOW CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED on 30th April 2026, with a contract period extending from 18th May 2026 to 31st May 2027, with an optional extension until 2028.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in health and social care services. Businesses with expertise in therapeutic reablement and patient care can leverage this opportunity to contribute to better hospital flow, reduced re-admissions, and improved outcomes for residents. SMEs, in particular, may find this tender well-suited for expansion due to the project's scale and the collaborative approach with healthcare providers like Wye Valley NHS Trust and the Integrated Care Board. The gross value of the contract is £600,000, offering a substantial engagement for suppliers who deliver a person-centred, therapy-led approach, thus supporting Herefordshire Council’s strategic objectives in healthcare advancement.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint an exemplary provider to deliver a dedicated Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service for residents across Herefordshire. This service will support adults who are medically optimised for discharge from hospital and able to return home, offering short-term, therapeutic reablement within their own homes. Interventions will typically last 2 - 4 weeks and will focus on restoring functional ability, promoting independence and helping individuals regain confidence in daily living activities. The successful provider will deliver a person-centred, therapy-led reablement approach, working closely with the council, Wye Valley NHS Trust and the Integrated Care Board, as part of the wider home first system. This contract offers an opportunity for an experienced provider to contribute to improved hospital flow, reduced re-admissions and better outcomes for residents across Herefordshire. Contract duration: 12 months, with an option to extend for up to an additional 12 months. The procurement is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) permissible under PA 2023, Section 9, and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension is subject to demand, contractor's satisfactory performance, further governance and budget approvals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056790-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAINBOW CARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 15:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056790-2026
- 11 Mar 2026 at 19:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022075-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056790-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022075-2026
  11th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rainbowcaresolutions.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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