Buyer Name: Rochdale Borough Council
Buyer Address: Number One Riverside, Rochdale, UKD37, OL16 1XU, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Rochdale Borough Council
Buyer Address: Number One Riverside, Rochdale, UKD37, OL16 1XU, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
The scheme provides temporary accommodation for assessment and rehabilitation for patients leaving hospital, thereby supporting stable housing arrangements and improved flow from hospital and reducing hospital readmission rates. The service consists of four flats borough-wide, offering up to six weeks' accommodation for those unable to return home directly from hospital. This supports also offers comprehensive long-term needs assessment and helps address issues such as housing, debt, and health. We are looking for a Provider to deliver this service.
External Link: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010531-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 366,667
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 440,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-06T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Question 1: Service Delivery and Eligibility (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Question 2: Safeguarding (15%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Question 3: Implementation Plan (15%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Question 4: VCFSE Role & Community Connections (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (Quantitative) (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (Qualitative) (10%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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