Buyer Name: Aberdeen City Council
Buyer Address: Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, UKM50, AB16 5GB
Contact Email: smelvin@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 1467539600
Discharge to Assess Service
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
7069764.0 GBP
7069764.0 GBP
Published
24 Sep 2025, 00:00
24 Sep 2025, 00:00
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
85000000
85000000
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
British Red Cross Society
British Red Cross Society
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland
Open Public Contracts Scotland
Description
Aberdeen City Health & Social Care partnership required a provider to develop and deliver a Discharge to Assess service. The provider who would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individualâs need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539920
Link Title: Discharge to Assess Service
Link Description: Aberdeen City Health & Social Care partnership required a provider to develop and deliver a Discharge to Assess service. The provider who would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individualâs need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required.
Lots
Lot Description: The Discharge to Assess Service will be developed by a service provider in partnership with Aberdeen Health & Social Care Partnership. A test of change will be run over a two year period and if, following evaluation, it is deemed to be successful will be followed by a three year contract for the delivery of the service. The provider would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individualâs need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required.. The contract duration and estimated contract value includes an initial two year test of change and an optional three year extension should outcomes be evidenced following evaluation
Lot 1 Status: complete
Documents
Document Title: Discharge to Assess Service
Document Description: Aberdeen City Health & Social Care partnership required a provider to develop and deliver a Discharge to Assess service. The provider who would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individualâs need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required.
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