Provision of a Hospital Care Navigator Service Supporting Patient Discharge
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Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure a service for the provision of a Hospital Care Navigator Service, aimed at supporting patient discharge. The service falls under the industry category of community health services (CPV code 85323000) and will be delivered across East Kent (UKJ44 region). The procurement process has advanced to the contract update stage, with the contract being awarded to Town and Country Housing.
Key dates for this procurement include the contract start date on 1 April 2025 and an anticipated end date on 30 September 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £86,757 and involves the integration of local services to reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments by ensuring patients receive appropriate care within the community. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in community health services, particularly those with experience in integrated healthcare systems and patient discharge management.
Enterprises that can demonstrate strong community ties, efficient service delivery, and innovation in health and social care will find this contract beneficial for growth. The focus on reducing hospital admissions and enhancing service performance aligns well with organisations experienced in multi-agency collaboration and community care. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large organisations with a proven track record in similar healthcare initiatives could compete effectively for this business opportunity.
A significant number of patients in East Kent are currently accessing accident and emergency for conditions that could be treated locally in the community. The health and social care economy in East Kent believe that aligning provider services in an integrated approach and underpinning this with a redirection programme will reduce pressure on hospital services and improve overall performance across the health economy.
A significant number of patients in East Kent are currently accessing accident and emergency for conditions that could be treated locally in the community. The health and social care economy in East Kent believe that aligning provider services in an integrated approach and underpinning this with a redirection programme will reduce pressure on hospital services and improve overall performance across the health economy.
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The contract period is one year.
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