Published date: 29 August 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.


Closing: 11 October 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£1,000,000

Procurement reference

DERBSCC001-DN361263-16538150

Published date

29 August 2018

Closing date

11 October 2018

Contract start date

1 April 2019

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

Derbyshire County Council Adult Care are inviting tenders from suitably qualified providers to deliver the Derbyshire Home from Hospital Support Service. This service will provide practical support for vulnerable people at the point of hospital discharge, or those in the community at risk of admission to hospital.
The service will support people who may not be eligible for social care / NHS support but whose needs are likely to escalate without any intervention. It will ensure vulnerable people are supported with initial practical support for up to 6 weeks to promote confidence and independence.
The service will support people through a range of interventions, including:

• Undertaking simple shopping
• Ensuring the home is warm and basic provisions are available
• Arranging for key safes to be fitted and lifeline systems to be provided
• Support with paying bills and making appointments
• Collecting medication prescriptions
• Support to maintain and improve social networks
• Support with advanced care planning beyond initial short term support

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Louise Cope

Address

Derbyshire County Council
County Hall, Transformation Service, Stable Block, Room Q8
Matlock
DE4 3AG
United Kingdom

Email

Louise.cope@derbyshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/