---
title: "Discharge to Assess Pathway 2 (DTA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab3b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-02"
---

# Discharge to Assess Pathway 2 (DTA)

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab3b

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council is in the planning stages of a public procurement process for the project titled "Discharge to Assess Pathway 2 (DTA)." This procurement, which falls under the services industry category, is specifically related to social work and related services. The contract, valued at £14,000,000, will be located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, with a contract period running from 1st April 2028 until 31st March 2030, potentially extending to 31st March 2032 if renewed. This procurement process is part of a framework agreement, and the council has slated 20th January 2027 as the date for a future notice, according to the planned timeline.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in healthcare and social services that are equipped to provide high-quality, 24-hour care facilities. The scope of work involves enabling interventions and assessments for individuals transitioning from hospital care, necessitating expertise in health service provision and patient management. Businesses with a strong background in delivering social services under governmental frameworks will find this an attractive prospect for growth.

## Notice

Discharge to Assess beds provide a safe place for people being discharged from hospital who require 24h care and cannot return home imminently. The pathway is up to 28 days during which people receive enabling interventions and are assessed for onward care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051784-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 10:10 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051784-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051784-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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