--- title: "Central Norfolk Reablement and Recovery Pathway: Non-weight bearing rehabilitation and bed based intermediate care" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f620" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f620" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f620.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f620.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-03-05" --- # Central Norfolk Reablement and Recovery Pathway: Non-weight bearing rehabilitation and bed based intermediate care Buyer: NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f620 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f620) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f620.json) ## Summary The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is currently involved in a procurement process titled "Central Norfolk Reablement and Recovery Pathway: Non-weight bearing rehabilitation and bed-based intermediate care." The contract is intended to commission four beds in a care home setting within close proximity to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, targeting the healthcare services industry. As part of an open procurement method, this tender seeks competitive offers for service provision that enhances patient recovery post-hospitalisation. Initial tender submissions were invited for the period of 2025-2026, with the award stage commencing on 19 January 2026. The procurement process allows bids until 16 January 2026, offering a contract with a potential total value of £691,350 over a three-year term, including an optional extension year. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in residential nursing care services and personalised rehabilitation support. Suitable contenders with expertise in health service delivery, especially those capable of offering non-weight bearing rehabilitation and recovery care, are encouraged to compete. The contracting authority, NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, prioritises quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and the sustaining of services, aiming also to improve health access and reduce inequalities. Businesses adept in these areas will find this tender beneficial for growth, as aligning with the objectives of healthcare quality improvement and personalised patient care can enhance their service portfolios and expand market presence in the healthcare sector. Representations and queries must be directed to the authority's official contact point by 17 March 2026. ## Notice This notice is to inform the market that there will not be an award of contract under this procurement. NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board sought competitive offers for the Provision of Central Norfolk Reablement and Recovery Pathway: Non-weight bearing rehabilitation and bed based intermediate care. The key objectives of the Competitive Process are specified below: To commission 4 beds in a single suitable Care Home setting within 5 miles of the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, to deliver a Reablement and Recovery pathway with a primary focus on individuals who require a period of non-weight bearing, where their care needs cannot initially be safely met at home, and who require a period of reablement, to enable discharge home/Usual Place of Residence (UPOR) or least restrictive environment, following a hospital admission. For the avoidance of doubt, if a bidder wishes to submit bids for more than one care home, a sperate bid must be uploaded for each care home. To provide personalised care for all individuals accessing the service enabling them to recover and regain their independence outside of a hospital environment with the aim of returning home/UPOR with support if needed, or to a least restrictive environment Improved quality of life for individuals and their families/carers Contribute to reduction in the number of pressure ulcers Contribute to reduction in the number of falls ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice is to inform the market that there will not be an award of contract under this procurement. The key objectives of the Competitive Process were: To commission 4 beds in a single suitable Care Home setting within 5 miles of the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, to deliver a Reablement and Recovery pathway with a primary focus on individuals who require a period of non-weight bearing, where their care needs cannot initially be safely met at home, and who require a period of reablement, to enable discharge home/Usual Place of Residence (UPOR) or least restrictive environment, following a hospital admission. For the avoidance of doubt, if a bidder wishes to submit bids for more than one care home, a sperate bid must be uploaded for each care home. To provide personalised care for all individuals accessing the service enabling them to recover and regain their independence outside of a hospital environment with the aim of returning home/UPOR with support if needed, or to a least restrictive environment Improved quality of life for individuals and their families/carers Contribute to reduction in the number of pressure ulcers Contribute to reduction in the number of falls The Contract was advertised for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 1 year. The annual value is PS230,450.00 with a 2 year contract value of PS461,110.00 and max 3 year contract value of PS691, 350. This is based upon a maximum weekly bed rate of PS1,103.89. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice to inform the market a contract will not been awarded under this procurement opportunity. This notice is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23:59 on the 17th March 2026. Written representations should be sent to: nwicb.contractsandprocurement@nhs.net Award decision-makers - NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board Contracting and Procurement Steering Group approved the decision on 25th February 2026. Conflicts of Interest: No conflicts of interest raised. The lifetime value of the contract was expected to be PS691,350 The Key Criteria used and weighted by the authority were as follows: Quality and Innovation 40% Value This was evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 25% Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 25% Social value 10% The rationale for this was based on the detailed list of all requirements according to the specification and requirements of the integrated care system. No bids met the minimum technical threshold advertised within ITT document 1. Options: The Contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 1 year. The annual value is PS230,450.00 with a 2 year contract value of PS461,110.00 and max 3 year contract value of PS691, 350. This is based upon a maximum weekly bed rate of PS1,103.89. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020061-2026 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £691,350 | | Lots value | £691,350 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | 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 ## Release History - 5 Mar 2026 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020061-2026 - 15 Dec 2025 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083073-2025 ## 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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