Rapid Transport Service to Support Discharge

Concepts

• health services
• carmarthen
• hospital support
• miscellaneous health services
• support hospital discharge services
• support discharge
• timely discharge
• falls rapid response service
• rapid transport service
• transportation

Location

Carmarthen

Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) commissions the Rapid Transport Service for those residing in the Pembrokeshire area. The priority is to ensure that people are collected from hospital and transported to their home when there is no other suitable method of transportation available.

Total Quantity or Scope

It is expected that this service will be provided utilising a small number of substantive staff, supported by a pool of volunteers who will provide the majority of the service. This service will work collaboratively alongside the Welfare and Falls Rapid Response Service, Short-term Support at Home for Adults and Home Adaptations to Support Hospital Discharge Services in the Pembrokeshire area to support timely discharge from hospital when there is no medical need for a patient to remain.

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services
• 85112000 - Hospital support services
• 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

(WA Ref:139629) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.