Community Based Admission Avoidance Service (Learning Disabilities and Autism)

NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2026 at 15:18

Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 15:44

Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board has recently completed a procurement process for a Community Based Admission Avoidance Service targeted at individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The contract, awarded on 18th May 2026, follows an open procedure, with tendering having closed in March 2026. The awarded service aims to deliver tailored community-based interventions, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions in the UKG13 and UKG33 regions. Voyage Care emerged as the successful supplier, securing the contract valued at over £1.5 million, starting from 1st July 2026 for an initial two-year period, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This initiative, managed by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the Integrated Care Board, represents a strategic investment in health and social services within Central Government, classified under administrative healthcare services (CPV code 75122000).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work, particularly those with expertise in managing learning disabilities and autism-related challenges. The procurement process prioritised quality, with 80% weighting, providing an advantageous landscape for businesses demonstrating excellence in service delivery. Companies well-suited for participation typically offer person-centred community services with a focus on mental health and crisis intervention. Additionally, the project's structure, which allows for potential subcontracting, can further open doors for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to contribute, fostering business growth and competitive innovation in the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Community Based Admission Avoidance Service (Learning Disabilities and Autism)

Notice Description

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) is awarding a contract for the Community Based Admission Avoidance Service (Learning Disabilities and Autism). As a result of this above threshold open procedure process, a Contract will be awarded to the Most Advantageous supplier for a period of 2 Years commencing on 01st July 2026, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the contract for up to a further 1 year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension of up to one year may be granted at the sole discretion of the commissioning organisations. The extension may be granted on one or both lots.

Planning Information

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB are seeking to run a market engagement event for providers who have the relevant experience and skills to provide a Community Based Admission Avoidance Service The market engagement event shall take place on 14th January 2026 between 11.00am and 12.00 pm via Microsoft Teams. Interested providers should ensure that they register their interest via the Atamis Health Family system: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and search for opportunity reference C408854. Providers should ensure that they complete the short survey providing their organisation's details as well as reviewing the documentation provided by the ICB for their perusal. The survey will provide the opportunity for providers both to register their interest and to provide any comments they may have regarding the draft service specification and any other aspects of the information provided by the ICB. An opportunity for providers to request a one to one to discuss the service with commissioners will also be given via completion of the survey. These will take place on the 15th January 2026. Sessions will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis. These will take place Providers should note that only those who complete the survey will be provided with the relevant MS teams link to attend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045468-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,292,508 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,292,508 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,292,436 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4DE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC, TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOYAGE CARE

Further Information

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