Early Market Engagement - Learning Disability Supported Living Accommodation in the preferred areas of Antrim, Randalstown, Mid-Ulster (Toome, Magherafelt) and Ballymena but the Trust will consider other areas as secondary options.

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) has announced an Early Market Engagement for Learning Disability Supported Living Accommodation in the preferred areas of Antrim, Randalstown, Mid-Ulster (Toome, Magherafelt), and Ballymena. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage as indicated by a Prior Information Notice (PIN). The initiative aims to gather information on current and future market capacity to provide bespoke single occupancy accommodation for a service user with complex behaviours.

The PIN is live until 3:00 pm on 18 March 2025, with further details to be discussed with interested providers during this period. The procurement falls under the Health and social work services industry category and is classified as a service procurement. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in bespoke health and social care accommodations.

Providers with the capability to deliver 24/7 care in a single occupancy setting, especially those experienced in handling complex behavioural needs, would be well-suited to compete. Engagement with the NHSCT through this Early Market Engagement can help businesses position themselves for future procurement exercises, offering a chance to demonstrate their capacity, expertise, and interest in delivering high-quality supported living services. This could lead to long-term growth and expansion within the health and social care sector.