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title: "AC2426 Home from Hospital Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067822"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WILTSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# AC2426 Home from Hospital Service

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067822

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## Summary

Wiltshire Council is in the planning stage of procuring a contract for the Home from Hospital Service, aimed at providing short-term support to residents being discharged from hospital in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The tender process, identified under the title "AC2426 Home from Hospital Service," falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. A market engagement event is scheduled via Microsoft Teams on 13th April 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:20 am, for prospective providers to discuss service delivery models and obtain more insights about the contract, which is expected to start on 1st July 2027 and run for three years with possible renewals. Interested parties must register by 9th April 2026. The procurement approach includes a market engagement notice published on 30th March 2026, highlighting key dates for future notices and involvement. 

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to expand into health-related support services. With a significant budget of £1,945,000 allocated over the contract period, it offers a valuable chance for enterprises specialising in rehabilitation and support services to provide critical transitional care for hospital discharge patients. The contracting process underscores a "light touch" approach, highlighting suitability for small to medium enterprises interested in delivering local and impactful health services. Engaging in the market event and becoming acquainted with the indicative timeline will allow businesses to strategically position themselves for competing in the procurement process.

## Notice

The Home from Hospital service provides short-term practical and emotional support (excluding personal care) for up to six weeks, seven days a week, for Wiltshire residents aged 18+ who are being discharged from hospital. The service supports a safe and smooth transition home, helping people regain confidence and independence and reducing the risk of readmission. It supports discharges on Pathway Zero (returning home independently with no further support) and Pathway One (returning home with homecare), with support gradually tapered as recovery progresses to help avoid long-term support wherever possible. The new contract is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2027.

### Planning Information

Wiltshire Council – Home from Hospital Service
Market Engagement Event Invitation
Wiltshire Council is pleased to invite interested providers to a market engagement event ahead of the procurement of a new Home from Hospital contract, with the intention to award the contract in Spring 2027.
About the Home from Hospital Service
The Home from Hospital service provides short-term practical and emotional support (excluding personal care) for up to six weeks, seven days a week, for Wiltshire residents aged 18+ who are being discharged from hospital. 
The service supports a safe and smooth transition home, helping people regain confidence and independence and reducing the risk of readmission. It supports discharges on Pathway Zero (returning home independently with no further support) and Pathway One (returning home with homecare), with support gradually tapered as recovery progresses to help avoid long-term support wherever possible. 
The new contract is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2027.
Market Engagement Event Details
This engagement event will:
• Provide an overview of the upcoming contract
• Outline the indicative procurement timeline and anticipated procurement route
• Offer interested providers the opportunity to learn more about the service and share views on proposed future delivery models
• Include time for questions and discussion
Event Format: Microsoft Teams
• Date: Monday 13 April 2026
• Time: 10:30am – 11:20am
• Location: Microsoft Teams (joining link provided upon registration)
How to Register
To register your interest and receive the joining link, please email Adults Commissioning at: adultscommissioning@wiltshire.gov.uk
Please include the following text in the subject line:
Home from Hospital market engagement event 13/04/2026
Registration deadline: Thursday 9 April 2026 at 17:00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029244-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,620,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK15 Wiltshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029244-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029244-2026
  30th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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