--- title: "Expression of Interest - Intensive Support Service (Learning Disabilities)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-54ec6cfb-fec3-4d64-8ff7-c250741c5125" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54ec6cfb-fec3-4d64-8ff7-c250741c5125" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54ec6cfb-fec3-4d64-8ff7-c250741c5125.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54ec6cfb-fec3-4d64-8ff7-c250741c5125.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB" published: "2023-03-16" --- # Expression of Interest - Intensive Support Service (Learning Disabilities) Buyer: NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54ec6cfb-fec3-4d64-8ff7-c250741c5125 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54ec6cfb-fec3-4d64-8ff7-c250741c5125) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54ec6cfb-fec3-4d64-8ff7-c250741c5125.json) ## Summary The NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB has released a tender titled "Expression of Interest - Intensive Support Service (Learning Disabilities)" under the health services industry category. The procurement process is at the tender stage and the deadline for submissions is 30th March 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st October 2023 and end on 31st March 2025. This tender opportunity presents a chance for service providers in the healthcare sector to engage with the NHS and offer specialised intensive support services for individuals with learning disabilities. Businesses with expertise in mental health services, inpatient care, and community support are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method used is the Light Touch Regime (LTR) under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a "Pass/Fail" scoring system for interested providers. ## Notice The purpose of the Intensive Support Service is to: Prevent admission to inpatient services except where absolutely necessary to prevent harm Support a successful transition from in-patient Assessment & Treatment Service to community settings To support individuals with a learning disability and additional mental health needs are treated in the least restrictive environment and as close to home as possible. Promote principles of recovery and participation Provide individual care pathways based on evidence based practice and NICE guidance that offers timely interventions Work with adults with learning disabilities and their carers/family carers to develop coping skills in order to manage emotions and difficult situations Work with other services to develop an organisational strategy to cope with and manage an individual's challenging responses and complex needs. Work with adult with learning disabilities and their carers to develop effective communication strategies; this may involve referrals to other agencies. The Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement exercise. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the 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 reference: C152181 ID number The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR)of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This notice is a Prior Information Notice under the permitted procedure for social and other specific services, as provided for in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Regulation 48. In accordance with Regulation 32(b)(ii) of the Regulations, interested parties should note that the contract for the services may be awarded without further publication and interested parties should express their interest in writing by following the instructions in this document and responding to all questions accordingly. Providers will be required to respond to a series of questions which are scored on a "Pass/Fail"basis. The scoring criteria is stipulated within the question. Only providers who score a "Pass" on all "Pass/Fail" questions will be deemed compliant and capable. Where a single Provider has expressed an interest and met the requirements, the Commissioner reserves the right to direct award to that provider with no further competition. Where there is more than one Provider who has expressed an interest and scored a "Pass" on all "Pass/Fail" questions, then the Commissioner may seek to undertake a formal competitive process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3247f1c0-70e0-4fa8-bd7e-eb65322880c5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2023 at 17:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3247f1c0-70e0-4fa8-bd7e-eb65322880c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3247f1c0-70e0-4fa8-bd7e-eb65322880c5 16th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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