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Learning Disability Respite Service

NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2026 at 11:11

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 17:02

Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board is engaging in a procurement process titled "Learning Disability Respite Service", under the health services industry category. This process is targeted at providing a residential respite service with nursing care for adults aged 18 and above with learning disabilities and complex health needs within Norfolk & Waveney, UK. The procurement currently stands at the tender stage following a prior cancellation, allowing businesses to submit competitive bids. The deadline for bids is set for 5.00pm on 23rd January 2026. This procurement is structured as an open procedure, offering a contract initially for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension, totalling a maximum value of £3,400,000.

The tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health care services, particularly those with expertise in community health services and residential nursing care. The scale and scope of this project allow providers to expand their service offerings and establish a significant presence in Norfolk. Businesses with a focus on quality, innovation, and service sustainability will find this tender appealing, as these are key criteria for evaluation. Additionally, providers with a commitment to social value and reducing health inequalities will be well-positioned to contribute to this service. Companies interested in expanding their footprint in health care services within the UK should consider engaging with this opportunity via the Atamis e-procurement system.

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Notice Title

Learning Disability Respite Service

Notice Description

This is a notice to inform the market the procurement has been abandoned.<br/><br/>NHS Norfolk & Waveney ICB (NWICB) invited bids for the Provision of a Learning Disability Respite Service for People aged 18+ with a learning disability, who are under the duty of care of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and are registered with a GP within Norfolk & Waveney.<br/><br/>The successful Provider will deliver a five-bed residential respite service with nursing care for adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.<br/><br/>The service will be provided 24 hours per day, seven days a week including days, evenings and weekends, and will be provided over a full 52 weeks per year, as defined and detailed in the Essential Standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Except for closure for staff training (4 days per year) and Christmas closure arrangements to be agreed with the nominated liaison team manager who oversees referrals to the service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice to inform the market the procurement has been abandoned.

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board invited competitive offers for the provision of a Learning Disability Respite Service for People aged 18+ with a learning disability, who are under the duty of care of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and are registered with a GP within Norfolk & Waveney.

The successful Provider will be responsible for delivering a five-bed residential respite service with nursing care for adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

The service will be provided 24 hours per day, seven days a week including days, evenings and weekends, and will be provided over a full 52 weeks per year, as defined and detailed in the Essential Standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Except for closure for staff training (4 days per year) and Christmas closure arrangements to be agreed with the nominated liaison team manager who oversees referrals to the service.

The contract was for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The annual value is circa PS680,000 per annum with an initial 3 year contract value of PS2,040,000 and max 5 year contract value of PS3,400,000.

Options: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The annual value is circa PS680,000 per annum with an initial 3 year contract value of PS2,040,000 and max 5 year contract value of PS3,400,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a673
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015983-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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