Early Market Engagement - Learning Disability Supported Living Accommodation in the preferred areas of Causeway and Ballymena but the Trust will consider other a

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a bespoke single occupancy Learning Disability Supported Living Accommodation. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeks early market engagement to explore capacity for a service user with complex behaviours, primarily in the Causeway and Ballymena areas, while considering other locales as secondary options. The procurement is categorised under "Health and social work services" and is planned as a service provision.

Interested parties have until 3:00 pm on 5 September 2025 to engage with this scoping exercise, but it is important to note this is not a Call for Tender. This early-stage engagement presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in supported living services, particularly those experienced in managing complex needs and behavioural challenges. Organisations equipped with the capability for 24/7 bespoke care arrangements, possibly with a 2:1 staffing ratio, would find this PIN relevant.

It's an open invitation to signal interest and capability before any formal procurement process, potentially leading to significant service provision opportunities in the health sector. Additionally, social care providers focusing on facility management in the UK will find this a chance to tailor solutions in line with NHSCT's future needs.