Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
8th Floor, County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
UK
E-mail: david.bailey1@nhs.net
NUTS: UKH15
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
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Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
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I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Central Norfolk Reablement and Recovery Pathway: Non-weight bearing rehabilitation and bed based intermediate care
Reference number: NW2025-113
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board seek competitive offers for the Provision of Central Norfolk Reablement and Recovery Pathway: Non-weight bearing rehabilitation and bed based intermediate care.<br/><br/>The key objectives of the Competitive Process are specified below:<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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<br/><br/>Improved quality of life for individuals and their families/carers <br/><br/>Contribute to reduction in the number of pressure ulcers <br/><br/>Contribute to reduction in the number of falls
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
691 350.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85144100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH1
Main site or place of performance:
Norwich
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board seek competitive offers for the Provision of Central Norfolk Reablement and Recovery Pathway: Non-weight bearing rehabilitation and bed based intermediate care.<br/><br/>The key objectives of the Competitive Process are specified below:<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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<br/><br/>Improved quality of life for individuals and their families/carers <br/><br/>Contribute to reduction in the number of pressure ulcers <br/><br/>Contribute to reduction in the number of falls <br/><br/>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 £230,450.00 with a 2 year contract value of £461,110.00 and max 3 year contract value of £691, 350. This is based upon a maximum weekly bed rate of £1,103.89.<br/><br/>To respond please access via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the Atamis e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C407354.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
691 350.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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 £230,450.00 with a 2 year contract value of £461,110.00 and max 3 year contract value of £691, 350. This is based upon a maximum weekly bed rate of £1,103.89.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond please access via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the Atamis e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C407354.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
16/01/2026
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
31/03/2026
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
19/01/2026
Local time: 08:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
UK
E-mail: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/12/2025