Award

Enhanced Recovery Worker Service

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

23 Dec 2025 at 09:36

Award

09 Jun 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the "Enhanced Recovery Worker Service," valued at £2,311,471. This service, categorized under health services, focuses on providing recovery support within the UK regions UKH14-UKH17. The formal contract was signed on 19th December 2025, directly awarded without prior publication calling for competition, adhering to the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The project is a collaborative initiative involving care navigators within the Primary Care Networks (PCN) and aims to enhance recovery journeys by adhering to the biopsychosocial model, alongside extending support to families and carers. The service is set to run from 1st July 2025 to 31st July 2026.

This awarded tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in integrated care and mental health support. With Norfolk and Waveney Mind as the supplier, companies with experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative health service delivery could find partnership or subcontractor opportunities. The focus on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and social value in the tender criteria makes it an attractive prospect for enterprises committed to sustainability and community impact within the healthcare sector in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enhanced Recovery Worker Service

Notice Description

The service was originally awarded following an Expression of Interest. The Recovery Workers are first contact practitioners and referral is made from care navigators within the PCN. An initial face to face meeting with the service user establishes their goals regarding support and establishes the recovery journey for each individual, following the biopsychosocial model. The service operates during standard PCN network operating hours and also supports family and carers by providing advice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service was originally awarded following an Expression of Interest. The Recovery Workers are first contact practitioners and referral is made from care navigators within the PCN. An initial face to face meeting with the service user establishes their goals regarding support and establishes the recovery journey for each individual, following the biopsychosocial model. The service operates during standard PCN network operating hours and also supports family and carers by providing advice. Norfolk & Waveney ICB intend to award a contract to an existing provider following PSR direct award process C. The lifetime value of the contract is PS2,311,471 This service will run from 1st July 2025 to 31st July 2026 across Norfolk & Waveney ICB area.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 19/06/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05453b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085659-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,311,471 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nwicb.contractsandprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK AND WAVENEY MIND

Further Information

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