Leicester City Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Provision of Short-Term Residential Care Beds for Leicester City Council

Awarded 02 Jul 2017

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Awarded02 Jul 2017

Value£1,900,000.00

SupplierBestCare Limited,Leicestershire County Care Limited

AgencyLeicester City Council

RegionEast Midlands

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 4y 4mo ago5y term

Awarded 2 July 2017Expired 1 July 2022

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Leicester City Council awarded a contract to BestCare Limited and Leicestershire County Care Limited for the provision of 12 short-term residential care beds, split 6 each across two care homes within Leicester.

The beds support individuals needing up to 6 weeks of assessment to return home or move to an appropriate setting following a hospital stay or health/social care crisis.

The contract has an initial term of 2 years from 3 July 2017, with an option to extend up to a total of 5 years, and is valued at £1,900,000.

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