Who won: Hospital Discharge and Peer Mentoring Service

A public sector contract from Sheffield City Council. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

Sheffield City Council

Published

22 July 2026

Region

UKE32

About this contract

The Hospital Discharge and Peer Mentoring service will work closely with key partners to reduce the likelihood of individuals being re-admitted into hospital within 30 days and offer support, both professionally and peer-led, to individuals who have been admitted to hospital with alcohol misuse related problems and to ensure that individuals with a treatment need enter structured pharmacological or talking therapy treatment. Sheffield City Council expects that the successful provider will: • Reduce the number of unplanned inpatient alcohol related admissions for those who have frequent admissions to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH). • Reduce the number of incidences of relapse and readmission within 30 days of discharge for this cohort. • Offer transitional support (professional and peer) to individuals who have been admitted to hospital with alcohol misuse related problems. • Support this cohort to engage in alcohol treatment and recovery services to start and maintain their recovery by building resilience and recovery capital. • Raise awareness and change attitudes about alcohol use, influencing community norms about the use of alcohol. • Develop strong partnerships working wit

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