Home Transition Bed Service - Winter Pressures

North Tyneside Borough Council is seeking a UK-based supplier for a time-limited pilot Home Transition Bed Service to provide 10 short-term residential care home beds within North Tyneside. The primary objective of this service is to facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges, improve system flow, and reduce the risk of patients remaining in inappropriate hospital settings during winter pressure periods. The contract is valued at 161,780 GBP excluding VAT and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023. This opportunity is specifically noted as being suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The initial period of performance is scheduled from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with the possibility of monthly extensions for up to four additional months, potentially extending the term to June 30, 2027. Award decisions will be based on quality criteria, including the delivery of a seven-day Home Quality Transition Model (20%), multidisciplinary working and system integration (20%), workforce and leadership (15%), bed mobilization and management (15%), quality and risk management (15%), and performance reporting (15%). Tenders must be submitted electronically via the open-uk.org portal by October 23, 2026.