Published date: 20 July 2018

This notice was replaced on 29 November 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 29 November 2018)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£546,666

Procurement reference

DCC001-DN354123-66094803

Published date

20 July 2018

Closing date

14 September 2018

Contract start date

1 November 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Brokerage Service is a bespoke intervention to facilitate prompt hospital discharge where an individual requires long term residential / nursing care. Outcomes link to integration work and Durham County Council Adult and Health Services (DCC AHS) / NHS priorities on Discharge to Assess and reduction in Delayed Transfers of Care. The Brokerage Service will support Service Users who receive Local Authority funding, those who are funded through NHS Continuing Health Care and self-funders, who are not eligible for Local Authority funding but may need help and support to find an appropriate placement.


About the buyer

Contact name

Donna Iley

Address

County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UG
England

Telephone

+44 3000268235

Email

donna.iley@durham.gov.uk

Website

http://www.durham.gov.uk