---
title: "Contract for the provision of supported living services for Adults with a learning disability - Fakenham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a0e1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-01"
---

# Contract for the provision of supported living services for Adults with a learning disability - Fakenham

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a0e1

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of supported living services for adults with a learning disability in Fakenham. The contract was directly awarded to THERA EAST ANGLIA due to extreme urgency, ensuring continuous care and support. This procurement process falls under the "lightTouch" regime and is categorised in the services sector, specifically social work services with accommodation. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and will run until 31st March 2029, with options to tailor care packages based on individual reviews. Key details include the contract's estimated value of £884,425 and its applicability across multiple regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in social work services, particularly those specialising in supported living solutions for individuals with learning disabilities. Companies capable of providing personalised care and adaptable service plans can thrive within this contract framework. The procurement approach, a direct award under special regulations, underscores urgent and consistent service provision, highlighting a preference for experienced and versatile service providers. Businesses focusing on comprehensive accommodation and social support systems are well-suited to capitalise on these opportunities, potentially expanding their reach and impact across numerous UK regions.

## Notice

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

### 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/061153-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £884,425 |
| 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 | THERA EAST ANGLIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 08:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061153-2025
- 24 Sep 2025 at 10:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059178-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061153-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059178-2025
  24th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.thera.co.uk/about/companies/thera-east-anglia/

## Provenance

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