Early Supported Discharge — Stroke

Descriptions

In 2015 NHS Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group sought through formal competition a provider to undertake a pilot for Early Supported Discharge for Stroke Patients with Acquired Brain Injury. Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was the successful bidder. Throughout the pilot stage different elements were tested. It was agreed further exploration was required to determine the final, most efficient and effective service model so the pilot was extended until April 2018 to explore the alignment of rehabilitation for stroke sufferers with other neurological conditions. The contract was again extended, following the issue of an OJEU Contract Award Notice, and is due to end on 31.3.2019.The Commissioner would now like to renew the offer with Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for 2019/20 on the grounds it is the only capable provider of delivering the short term requirement. The value of the service awarded under this notice is 1 200 000 GBP.