Published date: 28 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.


Closing: 5 December 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£1,500,000

Procurement reference

KENT001-DN378909-79401081

Published date

28 November 2018

Closing date

5 December 2018

Contract start date

1 January 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2020

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

Home to Decide is a service designed in conjunction with a provider, and initially piloted with Kent County Council and West Kent CCG. The Home to Decide service is designed for people aged 18 years and over and are determined by Adult Social Care and Health (ASCH) or the NHS as eligible and who are ordinarily resident within the administrative area of Kent County Council . It is imperative that people are at the heart of Health and ASCH activities receiving services that are easy to access, of good quality, that support their wellbeing and maximise their ability to live independently and safely in their community. Home First' is one of the key priorities NHS England communicated to Accident and Emergency delivery boards in 2016 and refreshed in the guidance underpinning the improved Better Care Fund High Impact Changes 2017. The focus of the Home to Decide service is to ensure the person is safe at home following discharge from hospital and aims to reduce residential care admissions through an intensive programme of support in the Person's own home. Please see www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

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About the buyer

Contact name

Mick Roberts

Address

Invicta House
Maidstone
ME14 1XX
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 3000415472

Email

Michael.Roberts@kent.gov.uk

Website

http://www.kent.gov.uk