Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Monmouthshire County Council
County Hall, Rhadyr
Usk
NP15 1GA
socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1633644644
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0277
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Hospital Discharge Service
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provides a hospital discharge service (HDS) in Monmouthshire and is available throughout the county to residents over the age of 50, including
-Those over 50 who may have some degree of confusion but do not require specialist care.
-Those assessed as likely to benefit from short term and/or intensive support within their own homes.
-Users at the point of hospital discharge, and for up to 6 weeks.
The HDS provides practical and emotional support and encouragement, easing the individuals transition from hospital to home and on to independence. The team are alert to individual’s problems in the post-discharge period and will refer or signpost to other services, or for readmission as necessary. Support can be provided in a variety of ways and is tailored to the individual’s needs, with a focus on confidence building. This may include support with shopping, regaining independence in the home, signposting to other services and information and advice around benefits.
The service is usually offered for a maximum of 6-8 weeks but is tailored to an individual and may be shorter or on rare occasions longer dependent on circumstances. The team work closely with the hospital discharge team and can receive referrals directly from hospital, social workers or from individuals and their families. Networking and promoting is also essential across both health and social care to ensure the appropriate people are aware of this service.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £249,710.58
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provides a hospital discharge service (HDS) in Monmouthshire and is available throughout the county to residents over the age of 50, including
-Those over 50 who may have some degree of confusion but do not require specialist care.
-Those assessed as likely to benefit from short term and/or intensive support within their own homes.
-Users at the point of hospital discharge, and for up to 6 weeks.
The HDS provides practical and emotional support and encouragement, easing the individuals transition from hospital to home and on to independence. The team are alert to individual’s problems in the post-discharge period and will refer or signpost to other services, or for readmission as necessary. Support can be provided in a variety of ways and is tailored to the individual’s needs, with a focus on confidence building. This may include support with shopping, regaining independence in the home, signposting to other services and information and advice around benefits.
The service is usually offered for a maximum of 6-8 weeks but is tailored to an individual and may be shorter or on rare occasions longer dependent on circumstances. The team work closely with the hospital discharge team and can receive referrals directly from hospital, social workers or from individuals and their families. Networking and promoting is also essential across both health and social care to ensure the appropriate people are aware of this service.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 November 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141528.
(WA Ref:141528)