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title: "Age UK - Hospital Discharge Service"
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# Age UK - Hospital Discharge Service

Buyer: STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2bb

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## Summary

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process to award a contract to Age UK Stockport for the provision of a Hospital Discharge Service. The contract, valued at up to £115,007.15, will run from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2027. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically hospital and related services (CPV code: 85110000), and is located in Stockport, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically the Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023. The decision was made due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as the services could only be provided by Age UK Stockport under the set criteria.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in hospital and related services, especially those specialising in safe and efficient discharge solutions. Companies that have existing experience in collaborating with NHS trusts, delivering innovative solutions while maintaining quality and value, would be well-suited to this type of contract. Although this particular contract has been awarded directly to Age UK Stockport, businesses looking for growth opportunities in healthcare services might consider partnering or offering complementary services in conjunction with existing suppliers or applying for similar opportunities in the future. Such expertise can help improve patient experiences and contribute towards public health goals, aligning well with NHS national standards and the Home First ethos.

## Notice

A decision to award a contract for Hospital Discharge Service to Age UK under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The new contract will begin on 1st July 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A decision to award under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Contract Details: Final decision by the decision makers, Stockport NHS FT (the FT) to award the contract to: Age UK Stockport, Commonweal, 56 Wellington St, Stockport, SK1 3AQ. The value of the contract for the initial period up to 30th June 2027 is up to PS115,007.15 The contract will run from 1st July 2026 up to 30th June 2027 Reasons for selecting existing supplier against the Key Criteria: The service is commissioned to deliver support to patients and their families, where needed, to ensure safe and timely discharge at the earliest opportunity following an acute intervention under the Home First ethos. Quality and Innovation - The supplier has provided a safe and efficient outsourced service, supporting the FT in meeting national standards and have sufficient capacity to continue to do so as required. Value - The supplier has delivered the service at a consistently good value price for the current contact and has a proven record of working well with the FT. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure a safe and effective service, and has committed to continuing to do so. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - The current contract has supported the FT. Additional key performance indicators are provided. The contractor will provide continuity of service by ensuring no service disruptions due to staff leave or sickness. Exception reports will be provided for any metrics not reaching the agreed standard. Submit a minimum of 4 case studies a year. There is ongoing discussion re pressures and priorities as part of the quarterly meetings. Social Value - The supplier has provided a local solution to capacity restraints at the FT, enabling patients to be discharged sooner. No conflicts of interest have been declared.

### Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation: The service is commissioned to deliver support to patients and their families, where needed, to ensure safe and timely discharge at the earliest opportunity following an acute intervention under the Home First ethos. Quality and Innovation - The supplier has provided a safe and efficient outsourced service, supporting the FT in meeting national standards and have sufficient capacity to continue to do so as required. Value - The supplier has delivered the service at a consistently good value price for the current contact and has a proven record of working well with the FT. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure a safe and effective service, and has committed to continuing to do so. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - The current contract has supported the FT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062442-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,007 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK2 7JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Offerton |
| Westminster constituency | Cheadle |
| Delivery location | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK STOCKPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062442-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.stockport.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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