--- title: "Provision of Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-135020" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-135020" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-135020.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-135020.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD" published: "2024-01-31" --- # Provision of Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-135020 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-135020) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-135020.json) ## Summary The Hywel Dda University Health Board has awarded contracts for the Provision of Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service to various suppliers, including Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales and Credu (Powys Carers Service). These contracts, with a total value of over £230,000, were signed on 31st January 2024. The procurement process aimed to support unpaid carers in their discharge planning and overall well-being, enhancing the experience of care recipients in the community. This public procurement opportunity offers business growth potential for organisations providing support services in the health industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health and social care services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The open procedure procurement method encourages competition, and the active status of the tender indicates ongoing opportunities for businesses to engage with the Hywel Dda University Health Board in delivering critical support services to unpaid carers in West Wales. ## Notice The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced 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 ("HDUHB") commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities 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. This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services ("CCODSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers' experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers' needs and wishes are considered. ### Lot Information Carmarthenshire The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced 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 ("HDUHB") commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities 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. This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services ("CCODSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to 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 The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced 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 ("HDUHB") commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities 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. This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services ("CCODSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to 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 The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced 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 ("HDUHB") commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities 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. This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services ("CCODSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to 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=135020 | | 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 | £690,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £229,905 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD | | Locality | JOBSWELL ROAD | | 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=135020 - 26 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135020 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP451312 Provision of Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service - The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced 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 ("HDUHB") commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities 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. This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services ("CCODSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to 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=JAN465374 Provision of Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service - The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced 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 ("HDUHB") commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities 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. This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services ("CCODSS") and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to 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-135020 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-135020. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-135020.json.