Scope
Reference
P-0110
Description
This specification is for the provision of a citywide older people's (60+) hospital discharge support service with follow on support at home to prevent readmission to hospital and care/support needs from increasing post-discharge. This contract will operate for three years, plus the possibility of extension by two years subject to satisfactory delivery of the expected outcomes. The service is expected to:
• improve the flow of older patients out of hospital
• address safety concerns at home and other barriers that prevent timely discharge
• ensure that essentials such as food and working utilities (by providing meter top ups, or providing information/referral to services that can resolve any issues) are in place when returning home
• improve well-being and confidence by connecting older people discharged from hospital with other services and community resources, and
• support or signpost to maximise income
All of which will support to reduce the risk of readmission and the need for additional health and social care services further down the line.
Contract 1. Home from Hospital
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,575,000 excluding VAT
- £2,575,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract start date is 1st January 2026 for 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Information about tenders
- 106 tenders received
- 25 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 25 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 25 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 24 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
SPECIALIST CARE TEAM LIMITED
- Companies House: 07250929
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBC-1253-NCNY
28 Northumberland Street
Morecambe
LA4 4AY
United Kingdom
Region: UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Home from Hospital
Contracting authority
Manchester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-8798-LDMP
Town Hall Extension
Manchester
M60 2LA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government