Tender: NHS Norfolk & Waveney – Five‑Bed Residential Learning Disability Respite Service with Nursing Care

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NHS Norfolk & Waveney ICB is seeking a supplier for the provision of a five‑bed residential respite service with nursing care for adults aged 18+ with a learning disability who are under the duty of care of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and are registered with a GP within Norfolk & Waveney. The service must operate 24 hours per day, seven days a week, across a full 52 weeks per year, and meet the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Essential Standards, with only agreed closures for four days per year for staff training and Christmas closure arrangements to be agreed with the nominated liaison team manager who oversees referrals. The contract term is an initial three years with an option to extend by up to a further 24 months (total up to five years) and the annual value is forecast at circa £680,000.