---
title: "Contract for the provision of supported living services to Adults with a learning disability - Rackheath"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a0db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-29"
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# Contract for the provision of supported living services to Adults with a learning disability - Rackheath

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a0db

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has successfully completed a direct award contract for the provision of supported living services to adults with a learning disability in Rackheath. This contract falls under the services category, specifically social work services with accommodation, and has been awarded to the Royal Mencap Society. The contract uses a light-touch procurement regime and involved a direct award due to extreme and unavoidable urgency. The procurement stage is complete with the award active as of September 28, 2025. The contract period runs from September 29, 2025, to March 31, 2029, covering several regions in the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The value of the contract is £1,109,173 GBP.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing supported living and care services, especially those with experience in managing tailored care packages. Companies that have the capacity to respond swiftly to urgent procurement requirements could greatly benefit. Although this specific award has been completed, understanding its processes can help businesses prepare for future opportunities. Enterprises specialising in social services with a focus on vulnerable populations stand to gain from similar future contracts, which may also involve direct awards under pressing circumstances. Engaging with local authorities like Norfolk County Council and showcasing expertise in urgent and large-scale care provision could enhance business growth prospects.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of supported living services to Adults with a learning disability in Rackheath

### Procurement Information

Direct award required based on extreme and unavoidable urgency following the termination of previous contract and the need to ensure continued care and support to vulnerable individuals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060579-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,109,173 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 14:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060579-2025
- 24 Sep 2025 at 10:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059171-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060579-2025
  29th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059171-2025
  24th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mencap.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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