BLMK ICB Hospital Aftercare Service
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The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has updated the tender for the 'BLMK ICB Hospital Aftercare Service.' This service, classified under Community Health Services (CPV 85323000), aims to support individuals transitioning from hospital care by providing short-term reablement-focused assistance. The contract, awarded through a direct award process as part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, will commence on 1st April 2025, lasting for one year.
The contract is valued at £196,959 and focuses on locations centred around Milton Keynes, falling under the broader category of services. The procurement process employed was limited, executed without a prior call for competition. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with expertise in transitional and hospital at-home care solutions.
Companies like Age UK, already active participants, demonstrate that large-scale suppliers with a robust local presence can significantly benefit from such contracts. Businesses equipped to provide comprehensive support services that reduce hospital readmissions and facilitate smoother discharges are ideal candidates to explore similar future opportunities with the NHS integrated care boards.
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.
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 to 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.
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