---
title: "Home from Hospital Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791336"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791336.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-21"
---

# Home from Hospital Service

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791336

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Home from Hospital Service," aimed at transferring patients from hospital to home, under a negotiated contract procedure without prior publication. The contracting process falls under the Health and Social Care Light Touch Regime, complying with the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract, which was awarded to the British Red Cross Society, covers services in the UKM93 and UKM94 regions. Significant dates include the award date on 6th February 2025 and the contract's publication date on 21st February 2025. The total contract value is £1,007,571 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care industry, particularly those familiar with patient transfer services. Established large-scale organisations with a proven track record in healthcare services would be well-suited to engage in similar future procurement processes. The partnership between multiple local councils (East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, and South Ayrshire) underscores the collaborative nature of the contract, opening doors for businesses capable of handling comprehensive service needs across these regions.

## Notice

To transfer patients from hospital to home

### Procurement Information

This is a negotiated contract under the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - Health and Social Care Light Touch Regime

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524441 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,007,571 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524441

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524441
  Home from Hospital Service - To transfer patients from hospital to home

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791336

## Provenance

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