Published date: 22 December 2020

This notice was replaced on 28 January 2021

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

Awarded contract (published 28 January 2021)

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

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£92,000 to £184,000

Procurement reference

CHWEST001-DN511708-69652162

Published date

22 December 2020

Closing date

25 January 2021

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

5 March 2021

Contract end date

4 March 2024

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 Independent Transfer of Care will: Support and facilitate timely and safe discharges from hospital to care homes Undertake assessments and re-assessments on behalf of the care homes Ensure the discharge documentation was complete to accompany the resident on discharge Liaise with the care homes about the discharge arrangements to streamline processes Act as a point of contact when residents are admitted to hospital to monitor progress Work in partnership with care homes and the hospital to find solutions to current challenges Implement service improvements ongoing to improve processes and systems for the benefit of service users and key stakeholders Pro-actively maintain networks with care providers and key stakeholder to inform service improvements The aim of the service is to reduce the waiting time and the number of people awaiting discharge from hospital by coordinating a speedier, efficient and safe transfer of care from acute setting to residential or nursing care in the community.

About the buyer

Contact name

Debbie Pitcher

Address

Civic Way
Ellesmere Port
CH65 0BE
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1244976943

Email

debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Website

http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/