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Discharge to Assess Service

Aberdeen City Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 05:11.

Opportunity overview

Aberdeen City Health & Social Care partnership required a provider to develop and deliver a Discharge to Assess service. The provider who would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individual’s need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required.

Awarded to

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British Red Cross Society

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£7.1m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
10 Sept 2025
Award ID
059231-2025-1
Status
active
Location
London, UK, EC2Y 9AL, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • The Discharge to Assess Service will be developed by a service provider in partnership with Aberdeen Health & Social Care Partnership. A test of change will be run over a two year period and if, following evaluation, it is deemed to be successful will be followed by a three year contract for the delivery of the service. The provider would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individual’s need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required. Additional information: The contract duration and estimated contract value includes an initial two year test of change and an optional three year extension should outcomes be evidenced following evaluation£7.3m

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0556f1
Status
complete
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Tender Period

Ends
1 Aug 2025, 17:00

Classification

Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Reduction Criteria
Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services as described. A minimum of two examples will be required. It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: Employer’s Liability Insurance = 10m Public Liability Insurance = 5m

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Description
The Discharge to Assess Service will be developed by a service provider in partnership with Aberdeen Health & Social Care Partnership. A test of change will be run over a two year period and if, following evaluation, it is deemed to be successful will be followed by a three year contract for the delivery of the service. The provider would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individual’s need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required. Additional information: The contract duration and estimated contract value includes an initial two year test of change and an optional three year extension should outcomes be evidenced following evaluation

Value

Amount
7,263,704
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Aberdeen City

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM50
Entry 2
Region
UKM50

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-757
Name
Aberdeen City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM50
Locality
Aberdeen
Postal Code
AB16 5GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Woodhill House, Westburn Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Aberdeen City Council

Contact

Name
Catherine King
Telephone
+44 1467539600
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-5546
Name
Aberdeen Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Aberdeen
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-133360
Name
British Red Cross Society

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC2Y 9AL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
44 Moorfields

Identifier

Legal Name
British Red Cross Society

Contact

Telephone
+44 3448711111

Award information

Award 1
Id
059231-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-133360
Name
British Red Cross Society

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
059231-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
059231-2025-1
Date Signed
11 Sept 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
7,069,764
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Aberdeen · UKM50 · AB16 5GB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM50

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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