Scope
Reference
NCCT43265
Description
This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) for information purposes only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. You will need to respond to the tender notice in order to be
considered for these contracts. Norfolk County Council invites you to a virtual discussion about a new Supported Living scheme in North Walsham, designed for individuals with both learning and physical disabilities.
About the Property:
• Safe and accessible environment
• Excellent community access
• Good public transport links
Scheme Details:
• 3 bungalows
• 6 apartments
• Joint staff hub
We are seeking a care provider to support individuals with both learning and physical disabilities.
Discussion Details:
• Date: 7th January 2026
• Platform: Microsoft Teams
• Purpose: To share further details about the service and outline the next steps in our procurement process.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031
- Possible extension to 31 May 2041
- 15 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 January 2026
Engagement process description
This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) for information purposes only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. You will need to respond to the tender notice in order to be
considered for these contracts. The purpose of this PMEN is to maximise transparency and competition for the upcoming tender notice. All details in this PMEN are subject to being updated or changed in the tender notice. We are publishing this notice to share engagement outputs and to ensure as wider audience as possible are aware and informed of Norfolk County Council's intentions. The PMEN fulfils the requirement for a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to be issued under the Procurement Act 2023. A tender notice will be published to advertise this opportunity . Norfolk County Council are engaging with the market prior to tendering for a contract to provide supported living to adults with LD/PD in Norfolk.
If you wish to participate in the market engagement, please register on in-tend the council's portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home and express an interest in this project. Please then use the correspondence facility to let us know you wish to attend and the email addresses of those attending. This will be carried out via Teams, so you will be sent an invite. To confirm the date we are proposing for market engagement is 7th January 2026.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
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