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title: "Age UK - Hospital Discharge Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd09"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Age UK - Hospital Discharge Service

Buyer: STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd09

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Age UK - Hospital Discharge Service has been completed by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. This service falls under the category of Hospital and related services and is set to commence on 1st July 2026. The contract, awarded via a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime, spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027 with an initial contract value of £115,007.15. Age UK Stockport, located in Stockport, UK, has been selected to deliver this service due to their past performance and the absence of viable competition for the required technical services. The main aim of this service is to ensure safe and timely discharge of patients from Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, under the Home First ethos, thus meeting national health standards.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those that specialise in transitional care services designed to facilitate patient discharge and recovery. SMEs like Age UK Stockport that collaborate effectively with healthcare providers and demonstrate a strong track record of innovation, integration, and value, are well-suited for such contracts. This opportunity highlights the importance of maintaining high-quality standards and the ability to offer sustainable and locally-focused solutions that address capacity constraints and reduce health inequalities. Businesses looking to engage in similar tenders should focus on establishing strong partnerships with healthcare institutions and ensuring the delivery of efficient, collaborative, and socially valuable services.

## Notice

Final notice and decision to award a contract for Hospital Discharge Service to Age UK under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The standstill period was completed on 15th July without a challenge. The new contract will begin on 1st July 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Final notice and 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/067323-2026 |
| 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 | 16 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

- 16 Jul 2026 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067323-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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