Scope
Reference
DN805572
Description
The scheme provides temporary accommodation for assessment and rehabilitation for patients leaving hospital, thereby supporting stable housing arrangements and improved flow from hospital and reducing hospital readmission rates. The service consists of four flats borough-wide, offering up to six weeks' accommodation for those unable to return home directly from hospital.
This supports also offers comprehensive long-term needs assessment and helps address issues such as housing, debt, and health.
We are looking for a Provider to deliver this service.
Total value (estimated)
- £366,667 excluding VAT
- £440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 May 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 2 years, 10 months, 26 days
Description of possible extension:
Contract is 1 + 1 + 1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
6 February 2026
Enquiry deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender documents and associated documents to be submitted via the Chest tender system.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Question 1: Service Delivery and Eligibility | Quality Question 1: Service Delivery and Eligibility |
Quality | 30% |
| Quality Question 4: VCFSE Role & Community Connections | Quality Question 4: VCFSE Role & Community Connections |
Quality | 20% |
| Quality Question 2: Safeguarding | Quality Question 2: Safeguarding |
Quality | 15% |
| Quality Question 3: Implementation Plan | Quality Question 3: Implementation Plan |
Quality | 15% |
| Social Value (Quantitative) | Social Value (Quantitative) |
Quality | 10% |
| Social Value (Qualitative) | Social Value (Qualitative) |
Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Documents
Associated tender documents
2. Specification (To be read).pdf
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Contracting authority
Rochdale Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXXD-6682-MDRX
Number One Riverside
Rochdale
OL16 1XU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government