Market Engagement - Learning Disability Provision in the Residential, Nursing and Supported Living Sector - South Eastern Trust in Northern Ireland
Description: Title: Market Engagement - Learning Disability Provision in the Residential, Nursing and Supported Living Sector - South Eastern Trust in Northern Ireland Recent changes regarding capacity provision for Learning Disability placements in residential, nursing and supported living environments in the South Eastern Trust has resulted in pressures being placed on Trust services. As a result the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust are developing plans for the future of this provision across our Trust area and would like to talk to Learning Disability providers within the Northern Ireland market and potential new providers to the Northern Ireland market, to assist the Trust in developing future service provision. The purpose of this Market Engagement is to gauge market interest, invite discussion on how best to develop these services (read more...)
Summary: The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust is currently in the planning stage of a market engagement process titled "Market Engagement - Learning Disability Provision in the Residential, Nursing and Supported Living Sector." The focus is on addressing capacity challenges in the learning disability placement services across the South Eastern Trust in Northern Ireland. As a public authority operating under central government, the Trust is inviting learning disability providers, both current and potential new entrants into the Northern Ireland market, to explore innovative service delivery solutions. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 3pm on 24th April 2026. The engagement will proceed with meetings or conference calls scheduled for 30th April 2026, and these discussions will help shape the future direction of services. This procurement process is primarily categorized under "Other community, social and personal services" and aims to inform potential future procurements rather than serve as a formal tender process at this stage.