Tender

Tender for the provision of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service in Herefordshire

• Herefordshire Council UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-022075

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0667d2

Published 11 March 2026, 7:24pm

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Reference

DN809718

Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint an exemplary provider to deliver a dedicated Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service for residents across Herefordshire. This service will support adults who are medically optimised for discharge from hospital and able to return home, offering short‑term, therapeutic reablement within their own homes. Interventions will typically last 2 - 4 weeks and will focus on restoring functional ability, promoting independence and helping individuals regain confidence in daily living activities.

The successful provider will deliver a person‑centred, therapy‑led reablement approach, working closely with the council, Wye Valley NHS Trust and the Integrated Care Board, as part of the wider home first system.

This contract offers an opportunity for an experienced provider to contribute to improved hospital flow, reduced re-admissions and better outcomes for residents across Herefordshire.

Contract duration: 12 months, with an option to extend for up to an additional 12 months.

The procurement is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) permissible under PA 2023, Section 9, and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation.

Total value (estimated)

• £500,000 excluding VAT
• £600,000 including VAT Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
• Possible extension to 30 April 2028
• 2 years Description of possible extension:

Extension is subject to demand, contractor's satisfactory performance, further governance and budget approvals.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

Health and social work services

Contract locations

• UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Tender submission deadline

2 April 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal', project reference DN809718. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract and express an interest in the opportunity.

To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Award criteria

| Name | Type | Weighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quality | Quality | 58% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 12% |

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Special regime

Light touch

Contracting authority

Herefordshire Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTG-2978-LHCN Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane

Hereford

HR4 0LE

United Kingdom

Contact name: Ms Aksana Hironak

Email: commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk

Region: UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government