Provision of a Home from Hospital Service - NHS South West London Integrated Care Board.

The NHS South West London Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Home from Hospital Service in Sutton, under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. This contract, which focuses on supporting Sutton residents with care closer to home and improving self-referral routes, has been awarded to the British Red Cross Society. The contract has a total value of £635,000, spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030, including an extension option from the initial three years up to five years.

The procurement process followed an open procedure and was managed by NHS Shared Business Services from their London office. Key stages included the planning stage in August 2024, the tender stage closing on 11th November 2024, and the award published on 28th February 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those within the health and social care sector, to contribute to the NHS’s Integrated Care Strategy.

With a substantial contract value and a focus on improving community health services, it is an attractive proposition for organisations equipped to provide comprehensive home care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, ensuring a diverse range of service providers can contribute to the goals of enhancing patient empowerment and connectivity with onward services in the South West London area.