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title: "Community Based Admission Avoidance Service (Learning Disabilities and Autism)"
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# Community Based Admission Avoidance Service (Learning Disabilities and Autism)

Buyer: NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fbf0

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## Summary

The NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board has recently completed a procurement process for a Community Based Admission Avoidance Service targeted at individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The contract, awarded on 18th May 2026, follows an open procedure, with tendering having closed in March 2026. The awarded service aims to deliver tailored community-based interventions, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions in the UKG13 and UKG33 regions. Voyage Care emerged as the successful supplier, securing the contract valued at over £1.5 million, starting from 1st July 2026 for an initial two-year period, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This initiative, managed by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the Integrated Care Board, represents a strategic investment in health and social services within Central Government, classified under administrative healthcare services (CPV code 75122000).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work, particularly those with expertise in managing learning disabilities and autism-related challenges. The procurement process prioritised quality, with 80% weighting, providing an advantageous landscape for businesses demonstrating excellence in service delivery. Companies well-suited for participation typically offer person-centred community services with a focus on mental health and crisis intervention. Additionally, the project's structure, which allows for potential subcontracting, can further open doors for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to contribute, fostering business growth and competitive innovation in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) is awarding a contract for the Community Based Admission Avoidance Service (Learning Disabilities and Autism). As a result of this above threshold open procedure process, a Contract will be awarded to the Most Advantageous supplier for a period of 2 Years commencing on 01st July 2026, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the contract for up to a further 1 year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension of up to one year may be granted at the sole discretion of the commissioning organisations. The extension may be granted on one or both lots.

### Planning Information

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB are seeking to run a market engagement event for providers who have the relevant experience and skills to provide a Community Based Admission Avoidance Service
The market engagement event shall take place on 14th January 2026 between 11.00am and 12.00 pm via Microsoft Teams. Interested providers should ensure that they register their interest via the Atamis Health Family system: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and search for opportunity reference C408854. Providers should ensure that they complete the short survey providing their organisation's details as well as reviewing the documentation provided by the ICB for their perusal. The survey will provide the opportunity for providers both to register their interest and to provide any comments they may have regarding the draft service specification and any other aspects of the information provided by the ICB. An opportunity for providers to request a one to one to discuss the service with commissioners will also be given via completion of the survey. These will take place on the 15th January 2026. Sessions will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis. These will take place Providers should note that only those who complete the survey will be provided with the relevant MS teams link to attend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045468-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,292,508 |
| Lots value | £1,292,508 |
| Awards value | £1,292,436 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLG13 Warwickshire CC, TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOYAGE CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045468-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 15:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015798-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 16:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085558-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045468-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015798-2026
  20th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085558-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.voyagecare.com/
- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.happyhealthylives.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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