The supply of residential care home services (Step-down beds) on the basis of Standard Care and/or High Dependency Care (including patients with dementia) to meet the patient requirements on discharge from hospital. Services are provided on a temporary basis whilst permanent arrangements for longer term are can be made. The contract is a framework contract and the award is to 13 Homes (10 Companies). The assessment of price was also considered in the award criteria on a cost per benefit point basis. Where the aggregate score is divided into the estimated annual price to determine cost per benefit points. The Framework Contract is for 1 year with option to extend by 12 months. Part B Services.