Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Monmouthshire County Council
County Hall, Rhadyr
Usk
NP15 1GA
UK
Telephone: +44 1633644644
E-mail: socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL21
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0277
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Hospital Discharge Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provides a hospital discharge service (HDS) in Monmouthshire and is available throughout the county to residents over the age of 50, including
-Those over 50 who may have some degree of confusion but do not require specialist care.
-Those assessed as likely to benefit from short term and/or intensive support within their own homes.
-Users at the point of hospital discharge, and for up to 6 weeks.
The HDS provides practical and emotional support and encouragement, easing the individuals transition from hospital to home and on to independence. The team are alert to individual’s problems in the post-discharge period and will refer or signpost to other services, or for readmission as necessary. Support can be provided in a variety of ways and is tailored to the individual’s needs, with a focus on confidence building. This may include support with shopping, regaining independence in the home, signposting to other services and information and advice around benefits.
The service is usually offered for a maximum of 6-8 weeks but is tailored to an individual and may be shorter or on rare occasions longer dependent on circumstances. The team work closely with the hospital discharge team and can receive referrals directly from hospital, social workers or from individuals and their families. Networking and promoting is also essential across both health and social care to ensure the appropriate people are aware of this service.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
249 710.58
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85300000
85310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provides a hospital discharge service (HDS) in Monmouthshire and is available throughout the county to residents over the age of 50, including
-Those over 50 who may have some degree of confusion but do not require specialist care.
-Those assessed as likely to benefit from short term and/or intensive support within their own homes.
-Users at the point of hospital discharge, and for up to 6 weeks.
The HDS provides practical and emotional support and encouragement, easing the individuals transition from hospital to home and on to independence. The team are alert to individual’s problems in the post-discharge period and will refer or signpost to other services, or for readmission as necessary. Support can be provided in a variety of ways and is tailored to the individual’s needs, with a focus on confidence building. This may include support with shopping, regaining independence in the home, signposting to other services and information and advice around benefits.
The service is usually offered for a maximum of 6-8 weeks but is tailored to an individual and may be shorter or on rare occasions longer dependent on circumstances. The team work closely with the hospital discharge team and can receive referrals directly from hospital, social workers or from individuals and their families. Networking and promoting is also essential across both health and social care to ensure the appropriate people are aware of this service.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/11/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141528.
(WA Ref:141528)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/05/2024