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Central Norfolk Reablement and Recovery Pathway: Non-weight bearing rehabilitation and bed based intermediate care

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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15 Dec 2025 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is actively seeking competitive offers for the provision of Central Norfolk Reablement and Recovery Pathway: Non-weight bearing rehabilitation and bed-based intermediate care services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board as the buying organisation. The initiative falls within the health services category, specifically targeting residential nursing care services, with a location focus in Norwich, more precisely within five miles of the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. Potential bidders should prepare submissions by the deadline of 16th January 2026, with an anticipated award starting date on 19th January 2026.

This tender presents an avenue for businesses specialising in healthcare services to expand their operations and increase their market presence, especially providers of intermediate and rehabilitation care within the Norfolk region. Ideal contenders are likely to be care homes capable of offering specialised, personalised care settings that support reablement and recovery for non-weight bearing individuals. The contract offers a stable value totalling £691,350 over a maximum three-year period, encouraging participation from organisations ready to provide quality services and enhance patient independence levels outside hospital facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Norfolk Reablement and Recovery Pathway: Non-weight bearing rehabilitation and bed based intermediate care

Notice Description

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board seek competitive offers for the Provision of Central Norfolk Reablement and Recovery Pathway: Non-weight bearing rehabilitation and bed based intermediate care.<br/><br/>The key objectives of the Competitive Process are specified below:<br/><br/>To commission 4 beds in a single suitable Care Home setting within 5 miles of the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, to deliver a Reablement and Recovery pathway with a primary focus on individuals who require a period of non-weight bearing, where their care needs cannot initially be safely met at home, and who require a period of reablement, to enable discharge home/Usual Place of Residence (UPOR) or least restrictive environment, following a hospital admission. For the avoidance of doubt, if a bidder wishes to submit bids for more than one care home, a sperate bid must be uploaded for each care home. <br/><br/>To provide personalised care for all individuals accessing the service enabling them to recover and regain their independence outside of a hospital environment with the aim of returning home/UPOR with support if needed, or to a least restrictive environment<br/><br/>Improved quality of life for individuals and their families/carers <br/><br/>Contribute to reduction in the number of pressure ulcers <br/><br/>Contribute to reduction in the number of falls

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board seek competitive offers for the Provision of Central Norfolk Reablement and Recovery Pathway: Non-weight bearing rehabilitation and bed based intermediate care.

The key objectives of the Competitive Process are specified below:

To commission 4 beds in a single suitable Care Home setting within 5 miles of the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, to deliver a Reablement and Recovery pathway with a primary focus on individuals who require a period of non-weight bearing, where their care needs cannot initially be safely met at home, and who require a period of reablement, to enable discharge home/Usual Place of Residence (UPOR) or least restrictive environment, following a hospital admission. For the avoidance of doubt, if a bidder wishes to submit bids for more than one care home, a sperate bid must be uploaded for each care home.

To provide personalised care for all individuals accessing the service enabling them to recover and regain their independence outside of a hospital environment with the aim of returning home/UPOR with support if needed, or to a least restrictive environment

Improved quality of life for individuals and their families/carers

Contribute to reduction in the number of pressure ulcers

Contribute to reduction in the number of falls

The Contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 1 year. The annual value is PS230,450.00 with a 2 year contract value of PS461,110.00 and max 3 year contract value of PS691, 350. This is based upon a maximum weekly bed rate of PS1,103.89.

To respond please access via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the Atamis e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C407354. Additional information: To respond please access via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the Atamis e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C407354.

Options: The Contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 1 year. The annual value is PS230,450.00 with a 2 year contract value of PS461,110.00 and max 3 year contract value of PS691, 350. This is based upon a maximum weekly bed rate of PS1,103.89.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f620
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083073-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£691,350 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£691,350 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.bailey1@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
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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