Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3a-96e8-7181-ab82-9de2903459cf/community-assessment-beds-health-and-social-care-village-beds closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Community Assessment Beds (Health and Social Care Village Beds) [Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-community-health-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £1,500,000 Published 17 Nov 2019 Deadline Closed 13 Dec 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Kent Community NHS Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT) is seeking tenders from suitable experienced providers who can deliver a Health and Social Care Village Service. The Health and Social Care Village Service supports the discharge of patients who have been assessed in an Acute hospital setting as safe to be discharged from an Acute Hospital environment and into a Nursing Home. Here, they will receive a further assessment of need, rehabilitation and a period of recovery while developing a plan of care and onward referral if required. This service is part of the East Kent KCHFT portfolio of Services which seek to improve Delayed Transfer of Care and reduce Hospital admissions / readmissions. KCHFT is looking to work with social care providers, who are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the provision of residential nursing care, to support the identified care needs as part of the discharge plan of care for the patient. The initial delivery model, per block / per area, consists of a volume of required beds. Providers should refer to the Tender pack for full details of the Trust's requirement. The Contract will run until the end of March 2021, unless terminated in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. The Trust may extend the Contract Term by 12 months (to March 2022) at its sole discretion. Expressions of interest, clarification questions and other communication will only be accepted via the Trust Procurement Portal. Indicative Procurement Timetable: ### Event Anticipated Date Closing Date and Time for Tender Submissions Midday Friday 13th December 2019 Tender Evaluation Period Monday 16th December - Friday 20th December 2019 Negotiation (Telephone) Wednesday 8th - Friday 10th January 2020 ### Contract Award Monday 3rd February 2020 Mobilisation Monday 10th February - Wednesday 1st April 2020 Contract Commencement Date Wednesday 1st April 2020 ### Blocks The service is split into the following Blocks Block Number of Beds Ashford South 5 ### Ashford North 5 Canterbury/Coastal 5 Dover 5 ### Deal 5 ### Thanet 5 ### Folkestone 5 Romney Marsh 5 Read full description ## CPV classification Residential nursing care services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4cf16138-7bcf-4c5b-b7a8-e3911eebe141) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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