---
title: "Hospital Admission Avoidance Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c3fa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# Hospital Admission Avoidance Support

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c3fa

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, spearheaded by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, culminated in the awarding of a contract titled "Hospital Admission Avoidance Support." This procurement is under the services category, specifically within health services, and focuses on collaborating with the NHS Urgent Community Response scheme. The initiative aims to ensure patients recuperate safely at home after an emergency, thereby preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. The procurement was carried out using a 'direct' method, below the threshold without competition, and the contract is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st December 2026. Key parties involved in this procurement include Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council as the buyer, operating from their Civic Centre in Bournemouth, UK, and the supplier PRAMALIFE, an SME also based in Bournemouth. The procurement stage is finalised with the status marked as 'complete' as of 6th July 2026.

This contract presents an opportunity for providers in the healthcare services industry, particularly those capable of supporting community-based health initiatives, to expand their market presence and capabilities. With the focus on avoiding hospital admissions, businesses specialising in healthcare support services, especially small to medium-sized enterprises like PRAMALIFE, are poised to benefit from such contracts. The procurement process's emphasis on direct selection without competition suggests opportunities for organisations that have strong local partnerships and capabilities in delivering tailored health services. Businesses looking to grow in this market segment should be equipped to work closely with public authorities and healthcare providers to deliver efficient, community-focused services.

## Notice

Working with the NHS Urgent Community Response (UCR) scheme, to ensure that patients are recovering well after an emergency call out, and that it is safe for them to remain at home instead of being admitted to hospital.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063055-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRAMALIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 08:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063055-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063055-2026
  6th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://prama.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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