Home Not Hospital: VCS Support for Admission Avoidance, Discharge, and Recovery
North East Lincolnshire Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
17 July 2026
Published
29 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Authority is inviting bids from the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to deliver support services in North East Lincolnshire aimed at hospital admission avoidance, discharge facilitation, and recovery support. The Service focuses on reducing hospital admissions and promoting independence through two initiatives: Enablement Champions and Home from Hospital/Reablement.
The Authority has determined, prior to inviting tenders, that participation in this procurement is restricted to providers based within the defined local area of North East Lincolnshire. Accordingly, providers not based within this local area (being those without substantive business operations in the area, as defined by the Order) will not be permitted to participate.
Participation in this procurement is also restricted to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE). Accordingly, providers that are not VCSE’s will not be permitted to participate
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North East Lincolnshire Council is looking for local voluntary and community sector organisations to provide services that keep people out of hospital, help them leave hospital safely, and support their recovery at home.
Requirements
- Provider must be a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE).
- Provider must have substantive business operations in North East Lincolnshire as defined by the procurement order.
- Ability to deliver the two service streams: Enablement Champions and Home from Hospital/Reablement.
- Compliance with any safeguarding, data protection and NHS/Local Authority standards (as set out in the full tender documents).
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deploy Enablement Champions to work with individuals at risk of admission, providing advice, equipment and support to remain at home.
- Run a Home from Hospital/Reablement service that visits discharged patients, delivers personalised recovery plans and practical assistance (e.g., medication management, mobility aid setup).
- Coordinate with NHS trusts, community health teams and social care partners to ensure seamless hand‑over of care.
- Collect and report outcome data on admissions avoided, length of stay reduced and client satisfaction.
- Maintain robust safeguarding and data‑handling procedures throughout the contract.
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the "Eligibility" section first – the notice explicitly limits bidders to VCSEs with a local presence; non‑local or commercial firms are automatically excluded.
- 2Look for the service specifications for the two streams (Enablement Champions and Reablement) – they will detail the exact activities, performance metrics and reporting requirements you must meet.
- 3Pay attention to evaluation criteria (often weighted by cost, quality, and social value); make sure you can demonstrate local impact and community benefit.
- 4Note any mandatory certifications (e.g., Safeguarding, GDPR) and be ready to provide evidence in your bid.
- 5Watch for submission deadlines, required formats (e‑procurement portal, supporting documents) and any pre‑bid meetings that can clarify doubts.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with another local charity to broaden capacity – joint bids are allowed if the lead bidder meets the VCSE and local‑presence rules.
- Highlight your existing relationships with local health providers and community groups; this can boost your social‑value score.
- If you lack some specialist skills (e.g., physiotherapy), consider subcontracting that element while keeping overall control of the service.
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North East Lincolnshire Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
29 June 2026
Submission deadline
17 July 2026
Notice type
opportunity
Source
eu supply
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