Planning

Adult residential and nursing care

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 08:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Adult residential and nursing care," set to establish a multi-provider framework for delivering such services. This procurement process falls under the industry category of Social work and related services and is identified by the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 85300000. The framework agreement is designed under a light touch regime, suitable for services. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st April 2028 and conclude on 31st March 2032. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected by 1st February 2027. The procurement process is governed by the UK Public Contract Regulations legal basis reference 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in adult residential and nursing care services, providing access to a substantial framework agreement with an estimated value of £120 million. Companies specializing in social work services and capable of delivering the required care provisions would find this opportunity tailored to their expertise. Small to medium enterprises and established service providers in the care sector are well-positioned to bid, particularly those looking to expand their client base within the Norfolk region. The multi-provider framework indicates multiple contract awards, suggesting a competitive yet inclusive procurement process, providing ample opportunities for business growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult residential and nursing care

Notice Description

Multi provider framework for the provision of Adult residential and nursing care

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aafe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051673-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

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