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NNUH_NCHC - Stroke 25/26

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Apr 2026 at 09:34

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30 Apr 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Norwich, United Kingdom, is managing the procurement process titled "NNUH_NCHC - Stroke 25/26" which falls under the industry category of rehabilitation hospital services. This contract covers the inpatient stroke rehabilitation service provided by Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust to NNUH. Initially intended as an award process without prior publication of competition, the contract was formally awarded on 1st April 2025 to run until 31st March 2026, with a lifetime value of £4,605,439. The procurement stage is currently in the tender update phase as of 2nd April 2026, following a direct award method under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities primarily for large-scale healthcare service providers, particularly those that specialise in stroke rehabilitation services. Organisations with proven quality of service and cost-effectiveness, along with a record of integration and collaboration with healthcare facilities, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust emphasises criteria such as quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and service sustainability in their procurement processes, offering an excellent platform for suppliers ready to deliver consistent and uninterrupted service provision. Given the direct award nature and large contract value, established providers with a strategic presence in the UK healthcare sector would be ideal candidates for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

NNUH_NCHC - Stroke 25/26

Notice Description

Sub-Contract to cover the inpatient stroke rehabilitation service that NCH&C provide to NNUH.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided under this contract are inpatient stroke rehabilitation services.

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are an existing provider and as such, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are intending to award this contract following Direct Award Process C for a further 12 months.

The approximate lifetime value of this contract is PS4,478,692.

Procurement Information

This is an Intention to award notice following PSR Direct Award Process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030725-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111400 - Rehabilitation hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,478,692 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE NHS TRUST

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