Health services

Tender description

Contract for the Supply of Residential Care Step-down Bed Services. The Authority ran a tendering exercise under an Open procedure procurement process for the supply of Residential Care Step-down Bed Services in close proximity to the Hospital. The services are required to facilitate the discharge of patients that not longer require acute hospital services, but are unable to return home. Step-down Bed Care Home services are temporary stay arrangements only and not a solution for those requiring permanent care. Lot 1: Block Booked Beds Services The Authority has awarded contract for the block booking of beds to cover the period of the contract for continuity of supply within 2 Care Homes. The Authority ran a tendering exercise under an Open procedure procurement process for the supply of Residential Care Step-down Bed Services in close proximity to the Hospital. The services are required to facilitate the discharge of patients that not longer require acute hospital services, but are unable to return home. Step-down Bed Care Home services are temporary stay arrangements only and not a solution for those requiring permanent care. Lot 2: Spot Purchase of Step-down Beds Services The Authority has awarded 6 suppliers to framework contract for the supply of Residential Care Step Down Bed services. The Homes are selected as required on the basis of availability, patient needs, and family preference.