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

Herefordshire Council
West Midlands
Open procedure
18 May 2026 to 31 May 2027

Delivery of a Discharge to Assess (D2A) reablement service for adults medically fit for hospital discharge. The service involves 2-4 week therapeutic interventions focused on restoring functional ability and daily living skills. The provider will operate within a multi-agency 'home first' system, collaborating with local council, NHS trust, and integrated care board partners to facilitate hospital flow and reduce re-admissions.

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Awarded value: £500k; As published
Published: 11 March 2026
Awarded: 16 June 2026; Rainbow Care Solutions
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 31 May 2027

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of short-term, therapy-led reablement services to support hospital discharge and promote independent living for adults in their homes.

Deliver a dedicated D2A Reablement Service for adults medically optimised for discharge from hospital and able to return home
Provide interventions focused on restoring functional ability, promoting independence and helping individuals regain confidence in daily living activities

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 12 months
Extensions: 12 months
Longest it can run: 24 months
Contract dates: 18 May 2026 to 31 May 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 85000000

Services in this contract

Home-based reablementMain service£4.7m typicalShort-term therapy-led D2A reablement service at home for adults leaving hospital

Lifecycle

Published
11 March 2026
Contract awardedto Rainbow Care Solutions
16 June 2026
Contract starts
18 May 2026
Contract ends
31 May 2027

The buyer

Herefordshire Council

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The supplier

Rainbow Care Solutions

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/353705/tender-for-the-provision-of-the-discharge-to-assess-d2a-reablement-service-in-he
Buyer reference: DN809718
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667d2
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Herefordshire Council. Tender for the provision of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reablement Service in Herefordshire. Contract award, 11 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/353705/tender-for-the-provision-of-the-discharge-to-assess-d2a-reablement-service-in-he (accessed 5 November 2026).