Early Market Engagement - Learning Disability Supported Living Accommodation in the preferred area of Ballymoney, but the Trust will consider other areas as secondary options.

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is conducting an Early Market Engagement for Learning Disability Supported Living Accommodation, focusing primarily in Ballymoney, with other areas considered as secondary options. This process is currently in the planning stage and involves the provision of bespoke single occupancy accommodation for a service user with complex behaviours. The industry category for this procurement is health and social work services.

The process aims to identify current and potential future capacity for specialized care facilities in the region. As of 1 October 2025, stakeholders can communicate their interest until 3:00 pm on 22 October 2025, as indicated in the Prior Information Notice (PIN). This Early Market Engagement presents potential opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in managing complex behavioural needs in supported living environments.

Organisations capable of offering a 24/7 bespoke facility with tailored staffing arrangements, such as a 3:1 ratio during both day and night, are well-positioned to benefit from this engagement. This is not a Call for Tender; however, showing interest could facilitate future opportunities should a procurement process commence. Providers with expertise in the delivery of such services are encouraged to participate, fostering growth and expansion in meeting the Trust's needs.