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title: "Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-135018"
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buyer: "NWSSP"
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# Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Service

Buyer: NWSSP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-135018

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## Summary

The NWSSP (NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership) has awarded a contract for the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Service in Carmarthen, UK. The procurement process completed on 31st January 2024. The service aims to support unpaid carers in hospital discharge planning and post-discharge care, enabling carers to handle their caring responsibilities effectively.

This tender provides an opportunity for SMEs in the health services sector to participate in delivering essential support services to unpaid carers within the Hywel Dda footprint. The contract was awarded through an open tender process, with a focus on improving carers' experience of discharge and care transfer planning. Organisations with experience in collaborative care services for carers are well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

Hywel Dda University Health Board ("HDUHB") receive an annual grant funding from Welsh Government and, since 2022-23, the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes. Hywel Dda University Health Board commissions the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers of all ages within the Hywel Dda footprint are supported and able to participate in the patient's discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community. The Service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers (Hospital) Discharge Support Service ("CHDSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the Hywel Dda area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. The Service will improve unpaid carers' experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers' needs and wishes are considered.

### Lot Information

Carmarthenshire

Hywel Dda University Health Board ("HDUHB") receive an annual grant funding from Welsh Government and, since 2022-23, the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes. Hywel Dda University Health Board commissions the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers of all ages within the Hywel Dda footprint are supported and able to participate in the patient's discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community. The Service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers (Hospital) Discharge Support Service ("CHDSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the Hywel Dda area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. The Service will improve unpaid carers' experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers' needs and wishes are considered.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month intervals should the non-recurrent funding be annually confirmed

Ceredigion

Hywel Dda University Health Board ("HDUHB") receive an annual grant funding from Welsh Government and, since 2022-23, the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes. Hywel Dda University Health Board commissions the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers of all ages within the Hywel Dda footprint are supported and able to participate in the patient's discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community. The Service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers (Hospital) Discharge Support Service ("CHDSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the Hywel Dda area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. The Service will improve unpaid carers' experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers' needs and wishes are considered.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month intervals should the non-recurrent funding be annually confirmed

Pembrokeshire

Hywel Dda University Health Board ("HDUHB") receive an annual grant funding from Welsh Government and, since 2022-23, the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes. Hywel Dda University Health Board commissions the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers of all ages within the Hywel Dda footprint are supported and able to participate in the patient's discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community. The Service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers (Hospital) Discharge Support Service ("CHDSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the Hywel Dda area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. The Service will improve unpaid carers' experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers' needs and wishes are considered.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month intervals should the non-recurrent funding be annually confirmed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135018 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,511 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NWSSP |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 3BB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ADFERIAD RECOVERY; CARERS TRUST CROSSROADS WEST WALES; CREDU (POWYS CARERS SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135018
- 26 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135018

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP451311
  Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Service - Hywel Dda University Health Board ("HDUHB") receive an annual grant funding from Welsh Government and, since 2022-23, the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes. Hywel Dda University Health Board commissions the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers of all ages within the Hywel Dda footprint are supported and able to participate in the patient's discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community. The Service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers (Hospital) Discharge Support Service ("CHDSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the Hywel Dda area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. The Service will improve unpaid carers' experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers' needs and wishes are considered.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN465375
  Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Service - Hywel Dda University Health Board ("HDUHB") receive an annual grant funding from Welsh Government and, since 2022-23, the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes. Hywel Dda University Health Board commissions the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers of all ages within the Hywel Dda footprint are supported and able to participate in the patient's discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community. The Service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers (Hospital) Discharge Support Service ("CHDSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the Hywel Dda area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. The Service will improve unpaid carers' experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers' needs and wishes are considered.

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-135018
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htm

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