Decision details

To approve the award of a new contract for Home from Hospital service from every acute hospital across the county for adults living in Surrey who are ready to be discharged home and require short term support with daily skill / tasks.

RESOLVED:

1. That the contracts be awarded for one year, from 1 October 2016 with an option to extend for two further periods of one year each.

·        Red Cross – Lot 3 East Surrey.

·        Home Group Limited – Lot 1 Northwest Surrey,  Lot 2 Surrey Downs, Lot 4 Guildford and Waverley, Lot 5 Surrey Heath, North East Hampshire and Farnham.

2. That the combined annual contract value of the two contracts awarded be £335,000.00 (£1,005,000.00 including extension periods).

Reasons for decisions

The existing grant agreement, which is funded from the Better Care Fund, will expire on 30 September 2016.  There is a continuing need for a service to support individuals who are ready to be discharged from hospital and return home with short term support. This service has contributed towards a reduction in hospital readmissions and gives confidence to individuals to continue living at home. This tender exercise was conducted in compliance with procurement legislation and Procurement Standing Orders. The recommendations provide best value for money for the Council and the Clinical Commissioning Groups.