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Coming up· published 3 Feb 2025

Prevention Offer

Norfolk County Council · Norwich, East

Norfolk County Council is planning Prevention Offer. It is a contract for other health and social care in Norwich.

Source: Find a Tender, published 3 Feb 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  2. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    Planning Notice · 10:32

    View notice
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About this tender

In brief

Norfolk County Council is planning Prevention Offer. It is a contract for other health and social care in Norwich. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £6,000,000. It is split across 7 lots.

Find a Tender published it on 3 February 2025. The notice number is 003425-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-04daeb. Bids are made through the buyer's In-Tend portal.

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is planning to procure a range of services aimed at improving health, social, and wellbeing outcomes for residents while preventing or delaying the need for social care. The planned tender, titled "Prevention Offer," falls under the industry category of health and social work services (CPV 85000000).

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a significant value of £6,000,000 and will be executed in multiple lots covering South Norfolk, Norwich, Breckland, West Norfolk, Great Yarmouth, North Norfolk, and Broadland. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for potential providers on Tuesday, 18th February 2025, at 10:00 AM, with discussions concluding in early February.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in the health and social care sectors, including voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Providers are encouraged to collaborate creatively, leveraging local assets to maximise impact, and to engage in the upcoming market event to gain a comprehensive understanding of the tender requirements and the proactive intervention model being adopted by the council.

The notice in full

Norfolk County Council is intending to procure services that will offer proactive support to people in Norfolk to improve their health, social and wellbeing outcomes whilst preventing, reducing or delaying the need for social care.

Lots (7)

  1. 01

    Prevention Offer - South NorfolkPlanned

    Norfolk County Council is intending to procure services that will offer proactive support to people in Norfolk to improve their health, social and wellbeing outcomes whilst preventing, reducing or delaying the need for social care.

    Over the past 18 months, Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services Directorate, working together with partners across the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System, has been working to transform our approach from reactive support towards more proactive, targeted, and preventative support - the 'Proactive Intervention' programme. We have piloted a model to support proactive interventions and are now looking to implement this on a wider scale.

    This will include commissioning new services to deliver outcome-focused, community-based support. Example outcomes to be met are likely to include improving long-term social and community connection, and physical activity, strength and mobility. We are looking for providers to work in partnership with us to develop creative solutions that maximise the use of existing assets in their local area.This will be a multi-year opportunity.

    The service specification will be informed through collaborative discussions with local partners including Health and Wellbeing Partnerships, existing service providers, VCSE, NHS partners, District, City and Borough Councils and the voice of our residents. These discussions will be ending in early February, and we will provide feedback and evidence gathered through this process as part of the tender information.

    Please ensure that you monitor in-tend as we may potentially publish further information before the tender is released.We are holding a market engagement event for potential providers. This event will be held virtually at 10am on Tuesday 18th February 2025. The event will start with general information about the proactive intervention model and our approach to prevention.

    This will be followed by more detailed sessions with a specific Place focus. Draft Agenda:Our Proactive Intervention & Prevention Journey so farA Summary of what we are looking for countywidePlace Based Information Sharing (by place)Useful population and needs informationHow we have engagedWhat we have learntIf you would like to attend this event, please register your interest via email to sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk and in the subject line of your email reference NCCT43119.

    Please note, that any information presented during this session will also be provided alongside all other necessary documentation when the contract notice is issued.

  2. 02

    Prevention Offer - NorwichPlanned

    Norfolk County Council is intending to procure services that will offer proactive support to people in Norfolk to improve their health, social and wellbeing outcomes whilst preventing, reducing or delaying the need for social care.

    Over the past 18 months, Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services Directorate, working together with partners across the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System, has been working to transform our approach from reactive support towards more proactive, targeted, and preventative support - the 'Proactive Intervention' programme. We have piloted a model to support proactive interventions and are now looking to implement this on a wider scale.

    This will include commissioning new services to deliver outcome-focused, community-based support. Example outcomes to be met are likely to include improving long-term social and community connection, and physical activity, strength and mobility. We are looking for providers to work in partnership with us to develop creative solutions that maximise the use of existing assets in their local area.This will be a multi-year opportunity.

    The service specification will be informed through collaborative discussions with local partners including Health and Wellbeing Partnerships, existing service providers, VCSE, NHS partners, District, City and Borough Councils and the voice of our residents. These discussions will be ending in early February, and we will provide feedback and evidence gathered through this process as part of the tender information.

    Please ensure that you monitor in-tend as we may potentially publish further information before the tender is released.We are holding a market engagement event for potential providers. This event will be held virtually at 10am on Tuesday 18th February 2025. The event will start with general information about the proactive intervention model and our approach to prevention.

    This will be followed by more detailed sessions with a specific Place focus. Draft Agenda:Our Proactive Intervention & Prevention Journey so farA Summary of what we are looking for countywidePlace Based Information Sharing (by place)Useful population and needs informationHow we have engagedWhat we have learntIf you would like to attend this event, please register your interest via email to sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk and in the subject line of your email reference NCCT43119.

    Please note, that any information presented during this session will also be provided alongside all other necessary documentation when the contract notice is issued.

  3. 03

    Prevention Offer - BrecklandPlanned

    Norfolk County Council is intending to procure services that will offer proactive support to people in Norfolk to improve their health, social and wellbeing outcomes whilst preventing, reducing or delaying the need for social care.

    Over the past 18 months, Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services Directorate, working together with partners across the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System, has been working to transform our approach from reactive support towards more proactive, targeted, and preventative support - the 'Proactive Intervention' programme. We have piloted a model to support proactive interventions and are now looking to implement this on a wider scale.

    This will include commissioning new services to deliver outcome-focused, community-based support. Example outcomes to be met are likely to include improving long-term social and community connection, and physical activity, strength and mobility. We are looking for providers to work in partnership with us to develop creative solutions that maximise the use of existing assets in their local area.This will be a multi-year opportunity.

    The service specification will be informed through collaborative discussions with local partners including Health and Wellbeing Partnerships, existing service providers, VCSE, NHS partners, District, City and Borough Councils and the voice of our residents. These discussions will be ending in early February, and we will provide feedback and evidence gathered through this process as part of the tender information.

    Please ensure that you monitor in-tend as we may potentially publish further information before the tender is released.We are holding a market engagement event for potential providers. This event will be held virtually at 10am on Tuesday 18th February 2025. The event will start with general information about the proactive intervention model and our approach to prevention.

    This will be followed by more detailed sessions with a specific Place focus. Draft Agenda:Our Proactive Intervention & Prevention Journey so farA Summary of what we are looking for countywidePlace Based Information Sharing (by place)Useful population and needs informationHow we have engagedWhat we have learntIf you would like to attend this event, please register your interest via email to sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk and in the subject line of your email reference NCCT43119.

    Please note, that any information presented during this session will also be provided alongside all other necessary documentation when the contract notice is issued.

  4. 04

    Prevention Offer - West NorfolkPlanned

    Norfolk County Council is intending to procure services that will offer proactive support to people in Norfolk to improve their health, social and wellbeing outcomes whilst preventing, reducing or delaying the need for social care.

    Over the past 18 months, Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services Directorate, working together with partners across the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System, has been working to transform our approach from reactive support towards more proactive, targeted, and preventative support - the 'Proactive Intervention' programme. We have piloted a model to support proactive interventions and are now looking to implement this on a wider scale.

    This will include commissioning new services to deliver outcome-focused, community-based support. Example outcomes to be met are likely to include improving long-term social and community connection, and physical activity, strength and mobility. We are looking for providers to work in partnership with us to develop creative solutions that maximise the use of existing assets in their local area.This will be a multi-year opportunity.

    The service specification will be informed through collaborative discussions with local partners including Health and Wellbeing Partnerships, existing service providers, VCSE, NHS partners, District, City and Borough Councils and the voice of our residents. These discussions will be ending in early February, and we will provide feedback and evidence gathered through this process as part of the tender information.

    Please ensure that you monitor in-tend as we may potentially publish further information before the tender is released.We are holding a market engagement event for potential providers. This event will be held virtually at 10am on Tuesday 18th February 2025. The event will start with general information about the proactive intervention model and our approach to prevention.

    This will be followed by more detailed sessions with a specific Place focus. Draft Agenda:Our Proactive Intervention & Prevention Journey so farA Summary of what we are looking for countywidePlace Based Information Sharing (by place)Useful population and needs informationHow we have engagedWhat we have learntIf you would like to attend this event, please register your interest via email to sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk and in the subject line of your email reference NCCT43119.

    Please note, that any information presented during this session will also be provided alongside all other necessary documentation when the contract notice is issued.

  5. 05

    Prevention Offer - Great YarmouthPlanned

    Norfolk County Council is intending to procure services that will offer proactive support to people in Norfolk to improve their health, social and wellbeing outcomes whilst preventing, reducing or delaying the need for social care.

    Over the past 18 months, Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services Directorate, working together with partners across the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System, has been working to transform our approach from reactive support towards more proactive, targeted, and preventative support - the 'Proactive Intervention' programme. We have piloted a model to support proactive interventions and are now looking to implement this on a wider scale.

    This will include commissioning new services to deliver outcome-focused, community-based support. Example outcomes to be met are likely to include improving long-term social and community connection, and physical activity, strength and mobility. We are looking for providers to work in partnership with us to develop creative solutions that maximise the use of existing assets in their local area.This will be a multi-year opportunity.

    The service specification will be informed through collaborative discussions with local partners including Health and Wellbeing Partnerships, existing service providers, VCSE, NHS partners, District, City and Borough Councils and the voice of our residents. These discussions will be ending in early February, and we will provide feedback and evidence gathered through this process as part of the tender information.

    Please ensure that you monitor in-tend as we may potentially publish further information before the tender is released.We are holding a market engagement event for potential providers. This event will be held virtually at 10am on Tuesday 18th February 2025. The event will start with general information about the proactive intervention model and our approach to prevention.

    This will be followed by more detailed sessions with a specific Place focus. Draft Agenda:Our Proactive Intervention & Prevention Journey so farA Summary of what we are looking for countywidePlace Based Information Sharing (by place)Useful population and needs informationHow we have engagedWhat we have learntIf you would like to attend this event, please register your interest via email to sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk and in the subject line of your email reference NCCT43119.

    Please note, that any information presented during this session will also be provided alongside all other necessary documentation when the contract notice is issued.

  6. 06

    Prevention Offer - North NorfolkPlanned

    Norfolk County Council is intending to procure services that will offer proactive support to people in Norfolk to improve their health, social and wellbeing outcomes whilst preventing, reducing or delaying the need for social care.

    Over the past 18 months, Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services Directorate, working together with partners across the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System, has been working to transform our approach from reactive support towards more proactive, targeted, and preventative support - the 'Proactive Intervention' programme. We have piloted a model to support proactive interventions and are now looking to implement this on a wider scale.

    This will include commissioning new services to deliver outcome-focused, community-based support. Example outcomes to be met are likely to include improving long-term social and community connection, and physical activity, strength and mobility. We are looking for providers to work in partnership with us to develop creative solutions that maximise the use of existing assets in their local area.This will be a multi-year opportunity.

    The service specification will be informed through collaborative discussions with local partners including Health and Wellbeing Partnerships, existing service providers, VCSE, NHS partners, District, City and Borough Councils and the voice of our residents. These discussions will be ending in early February, and we will provide feedback and evidence gathered through this process as part of the tender information.

    Please ensure that you monitor in-tend as we may potentially publish further information before the tender is released.We are holding a market engagement event for potential providers. This event will be held virtually at 10am on Tuesday 18th February 2025. The event will start with general information about the proactive intervention model and our approach to prevention.

    This will be followed by more detailed sessions with a specific Place focus. Draft Agenda:Our Proactive Intervention & Prevention Journey so farA Summary of what we are looking for countywidePlace Based Information Sharing (by place)Useful population and needs informationHow we have engagedWhat we have learntIf you would like to attend this event, please register your interest via email to sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk and in the subject line of your email reference NCCT43119.

    Please note, that any information presented during this session will also be provided alongside all other necessary documentation when the contract notice is issued.

  7. 07

    Prevention Offer - BroadlandPlanned

    Norfolk County Council is intending to procure services that will offer proactive support to people in Norfolk to improve their health, social and wellbeing outcomes whilst preventing, reducing or delaying the need for social care.

    Over the past 18 months, Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services Directorate, working together with partners across the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System, has been working to transform our approach from reactive support towards more proactive, targeted, and preventative support - the 'Proactive Intervention' programme. We have piloted a model to support proactive interventions and are now looking to implement this on a wider scale.

    This will include commissioning new services to deliver outcome-focused, community-based support. Example outcomes to be met are likely to include improving long-term social and community connection, and physical activity, strength and mobility. We are looking for providers to work in partnership with us to develop creative solutions that maximise the use of existing assets in their local area.This will be a multi-year opportunity.

    The service specification will be informed through collaborative discussions with local partners including Health and Wellbeing Partnerships, existing service providers, VCSE, NHS partners, District, City and Borough Councils and the voice of our residents. These discussions will be ending in early February, and we will provide feedback and evidence gathered through this process as part of the tender information.

    Please ensure that you monitor in-tend as we may potentially publish further information before the tender is released.We are holding a market engagement event for potential providers. This event will be held virtually at 10am on Tuesday 18th February 2025. The event will start with general information about the proactive intervention model and our approach to prevention.

    This will be followed by more detailed sessions with a specific Place focus. Draft Agenda:Our Proactive Intervention & Prevention Journey so farA Summary of what we are looking for countywidePlace Based Information Sharing (by place)Useful population and needs informationHow we have engagedWhat we have learntIf you would like to attend this event, please register your interest via email to sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk and in the subject line of your email reference NCCT43119.

    Please note, that any information presented during this session will also be provided alongside all other necessary documentation when the contract notice is issued.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other health and social care
Procurement type
Standard
Category
Services
Contract period
Not specified - Not specified
Lots
7

Procedure

Notice type
Planning Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service
Buyer's portal
In-Tend

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£6,000,000

Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
003425-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04daeb
CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services; 85100000 - Health services; 85300000 - Social work and related services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Norfolk County Council is based in Norwich. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Norwich
Town
Norwich
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Electoral ward
Lakenham
Constituency
Norwich South
Delivery area
Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Region
East
Sub-region
Norwich and East Norfolk
Area
Norfolk
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Norfolk County Council
Category
Services
Contact
Liam Cranston
Address
Norwich, NR1 2DH · East · England

Not stated in the notice: phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Prevention Offer

When will the Prevention Offer tender open?

Norfolk County Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How much is the Prevention Offer contract worth?

The estimated value is £6,000,000, split across 7 lots.

Who is the buyer for Prevention Offer?

Norfolk County Council, based in Norwich, East. The named contact is Liam Cranston.

How do I bid for Prevention Offer?

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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.