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title: "Learning Disability Respite Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a673"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# Learning Disability Respite Service

Buyer: NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a673

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## Summary

NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board is engaging in a procurement process titled "Learning Disability Respite Service", under the health services industry category. This process is targeted at providing a residential respite service with nursing care for adults aged 18 and above with learning disabilities and complex health needs within Norfolk & Waveney, UK. The procurement currently stands at the tender stage following a prior cancellation, allowing businesses to submit competitive bids. The deadline for bids is set for 5.00pm on 23rd January 2026. This procurement is structured as an open procedure, offering a contract initially for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension, totalling a maximum value of £3,400,000.

The tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health care services, particularly those with expertise in community health services and residential nursing care. The scale and scope of this project allow providers to expand their service offerings and establish a significant presence in Norfolk. Businesses with a focus on quality, innovation, and service sustainability will find this tender appealing, as these are key criteria for evaluation. Additionally, providers with a commitment to social value and reducing health inequalities will be well-positioned to contribute to this service. Companies interested in expanding their footprint in health care services within the UK should consider engaging with this opportunity via the Atamis e-procurement system.

## Notice

This is a notice to inform the market the procurement has been abandoned.

NHS Norfolk & Waveney ICB (NWICB) invited bids for the Provision of a Learning Disability Respite Service for People aged 18+ with a learning disability, who are under the duty of care of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and are registered with a GP within Norfolk & Waveney.

The successful Provider will deliver a five-bed residential respite service with nursing care for adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

The service will be provided 24 hours per day, seven days a week including days, evenings and weekends, and will be provided over a full 52 weeks per year, as defined and detailed in the Essential Standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Except for closure for staff training (4 days per year) and Christmas closure arrangements to be agreed with the nominated liaison team manager who oversees referrals to the service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice to inform the market the procurement has been abandoned.

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board invited competitive offers for the provision of a Learning Disability Respite Service for People aged 18+ with a learning disability, who are under the duty of care of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and are registered with a GP within Norfolk & Waveney.

The successful Provider will be responsible for delivering a five-bed residential respite service with nursing care for adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

The service will be provided 24 hours per day, seven days a week including days, evenings and weekends, and will be provided over a full 52 weeks per year, as defined and detailed in the Essential Standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Except for closure for staff training (4 days per year) and Christmas closure arrangements to be agreed with the nominated liaison team manager who oversees referrals to the service.

The contract was for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The annual value is circa PS680,000 per annum with an initial 3 year contract value of PS2,040,000 and max 5 year contract value of PS3,400,000.

Options: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The annual value is circa PS680,000 per annum with an initial 3 year contract value of PS2,040,000 and max 5 year contract value of PS3,400,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015983-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000 |
| Lots value | £3,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| 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 | TLH1 East Anglia |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015983-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082682-2025
- 2 Oct 2025 at 09:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061586-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/
- https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/

## Provenance

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