Scope
Reference
NCCT43355
Description
This procurement is for commissioning of residential care block contracts starting in phases from 1st August.
The procurement is for 3 lots:
Lot 1 - Older People Planned Respite Beds
This is to ensure that there is sufficient provision for planned respite periods for older people with care and support needs who are usually cared for at home by unpaid carers. Carers need the provision to be available to book in advance for planned breaks.
This will be for up to 10 beds across Norfolk localities.
Lot 2 - Older People Enhanced beds
This is to ensure sufficiency of residential care beds for older people. The need is for enhanced rather than standard care.
This will be for up to 91 beds in East, Norwich, South and West Localities
Lot 3 - PD Beds
This is to ensure sufficiency for residential care beds for people with care and support needs arising from physical disabilities and for planned respite care for those with pd who are usually cared for at home by unpaid carers. This will be for approximately 20-30 beds across Norfolk localities.
Please note :
This planned procurement notice is an optional notice under the Procurement Act 2023 (Act) which is published at the pre-procurement stage. It provides advance notice of an upcoming procurement. Tender documents will be released when the Tender Notice is published.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 July 2026 to 7 July 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
Lot 1. Older People Planned Respite Beds
Description
This is to ensure that there is sufficient provision for planned respite periods for older people with care and support needs who are usually cared for at home by unpaid carers. Carers need the provision to be available to book in advance for planned breaks.
This will be for up to 10 beds across Norfolk localities.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Older People Enhanced beds
Description
This is to ensure sufficiency of residential care beds for older people. The need is for enhanced rather than standard care.
This will be for up to 91 beds in East, Norwich, South and West Localities
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. PD Beds
Description
This is to ensure sufficiency for residential care beds for people with care and support needs arising from physical disabilities and for planned respite care for those with pd who are usually cared for at home by unpaid carers. This will be for approximately 20-30 beds across Norfolk localities.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Older People Planned Respite Beds
Lot 2. Older People Enhanced beds
Lot 3. PD Beds
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
20 March 2026
Tender submission deadline
21 April 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
This procurement will be managed electronically via the Councils e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the tenders section and express an interest. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Please note that documents will only be available to view when the Tender Notice is published.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 June 2026
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Please note - that the information contained in this notice is subject to change or amendment following market engagement.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Norfolk County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDYH-3246-XWTR
County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
United Kingdom
Email: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government