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title: "Provision of Short Term Assessment Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000768295"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-26"
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# Provision of Short Term Assessment Service

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000768295

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## Summary

Falkirk Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Short Term Assessment Service" aimed at reducing the number of delayed discharges from hospitals in the Falkirk Council area. This tender pertains to the General Public Services industry category and relates specifically to care services within a Care Home environment. It involved an open procurement method, with the awarded contracts signed on 1st August 2024. The framework agreement will last until 31st March 2025, and the call-off contracts are not confined to this period. The delivery of services will be focused on rehabilitation, recovery, and recuperation for individuals who have completed their hospital treatment but require additional care before moving to a long-term care solution. The total value of the contract is £695,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those operating within the care home sector. Enterprises capable of providing short-term care services, especially those registered with the Care Inspectorate and maintaining high-quality standards, are well-suited to compete. This contract can enhance business growth by allowing suppliers to establish or expand their presence in the Falkirk Council area. It provides a chance to secure steady business throughout the framework period and potentially beyond, ensuring a reliable revenue stream and increased market visibility.

## Notice

Delayed discharges are rising to unacceptable levels due to care, including care at home, being unavailable. Remaining unnecessarily in hospital after treatment is complete can lead to rapid deterioration in physical and mental well-being, particularly in people with dementia. In addition, the occupancy of acute hospital beds by those who no longer need clinical care means these beds will not be available to those who do need them. The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home environment within the Falkirk Council area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home for Older People environment within the Falkirk Council area. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be from 1st August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The period of call off contracts from the framework are not limited to the framework period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512840 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £695,000 |
| Lots value | £695,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £695,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CARE UK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS; HC ONE; ION CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES; SUMMERDALE CARE HOME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512840
- 12 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507369

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507369&idx=5
  12th June 2024 - Spot Purchase
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507369&idx=6
  12th June 2024 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507369&idx=7
  12th June 2024 - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507369&idx=8
  12th June 2024 - Appendix 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507369&idx=9
  12th June 2024 - Appendix 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507369&idx=1
  12th June 2024 - Schedule 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507369&idx=2
  12th June 2024 - Schedule 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507369&idx=3
  12th June 2024 - Schedule 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507369&idx=4
  12th June 2024 - Block Purchase
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507369
  Provision of Short Term Assessment Service - Delayed discharges are rising to unacceptable levels due to care, including care at home, being unavailable. Remaining unnecessarily in hospital after treatment is complete can lead to rapid deterioration in physical and mental well-being, particularly in people with dementia. In addition, the occupancy of acute hospital beds by those who no longer need clinical care means these beds will not be available to those who do need them. The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home environment within the Falkirk Council area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512840
  Provision of Short Term Assessment Service - Delayed discharges are rising to unacceptable levels due to care, including care at home, being unavailable. Remaining unnecessarily in hospital after treatment is complete can lead to rapid deterioration in physical and mental well-being, particularly in people with dementia. In addition, the occupancy of acute hospital beds by those who no longer need clinical care means these beds will not be available to those who do need them. The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home environment within the Falkirk Council area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768295
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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