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AwardCommunity health servicesCPV: 85323000

BLMK ICB Hospital Aftercare Service

Central Bedfordshire
BRITISH RED CROSS
Published 6 Nov, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BLMK ICB Hospital Aftercare Service" is managed by the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board. This contract, classified under community health services, has been awarded under the Provider Selection Regime as per Health Care Services Regulations 2023 and is not subject to Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It is a direct award for a one-year service agreement starting 1st April 2025, with a total value of £157,319.

The service focuses on providing short-term aftercare support for individuals post-hospitalisation to ensure a safe transition home and aims to reduce hospital readmissions and delays in discharge. The procurement location is primarily Bedfordshire, UKH24 region. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the community health services sector, particularly those focused on aftercare support and rehabilitation services.

Given that the contract utilised a direct award process without prior competition, it is ideal for existing service providers with a proven record in delivering similar healthcare services. Organisations capable of effectively managing patient transitions and support at home would be well-suited to competing for similar future opportunities, as this contract allows for showcasing expertise in reducing hospital readmission rates and improving patient outcomes.

Notice Description

The Hospital Meet & Greet Aftercare Service ensures that individuals are supported in the short term (from 24 hours up to a maximum period of six weeks) following a stay in hospital, attendance at Accident and Emergency or following a planned surgical or medical procedure as an inpatient or outpatient. The service provides practical and reablement focused support providing a safe transition from hospital for the client, support them to remain at home and reduce hospital readmission and delays in discharge.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Cancelled

The Hospital Meet & Greet Aftercare Service ensures that individuals are supported in the short term (from 24 hours up to a maximum period of six weeks) following a stay in hospital, attendance at Accident and Emergency or following a planned surgical or medical procedure as an inpatient or outpatient. The service provides practical and reablement focused support providing a safe transition from hospital for the client, support them to remain at home and reduce hospital readmission and delays in discharge.<br/><br/>The ICB are intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C. The services are intended to be provided for a period of one year from 01st April 2025.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Awardee Scale
Large
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£154,008

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

NBL
NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
LUTON
LU1 2LJ
East
England
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

BR
BRITISH RED CROSSAwarded
Large
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed94

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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