WorkWell Services - Norfolk & Suffolk ICB
NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board · NHS and health
In brief
NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board awarded healthcare and care work to The NR5 Project and Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC on 21 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £5,163,141 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 28 months, starting 1 December 2026.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Workwell Services - Norfolk 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversProvision of WorkWell Service within Norfolk. This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver the WorkWell Service across Norfolk and Suffolk. WorkWell is an early-intervention work and health service with a focus on prevention, which includes holistic support for their health-related barriers to employment. It will provide evidence based, low intensity work and health assessments that support individuals with their low-level occupational health needs to overcome barriers to work. The contract will commence on 1st November 2026 and expire 31st March 2029. Further detail of the services required within this practice are outlined within the procurement documentation. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £2,611,826 |
| WorkWell Services - Suffolk 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversProvision of WorkWell Service within Norfolk. This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver the WorkWell Service across Norfolk and Suffolk. WorkWell is an early-intervention work and health service with a focus on prevention, which includes holistic support for their health-related barriers to employment. It will provide evidence based, low intensity work and health assessments that support individuals with their low-level occupational health needs to overcome barriers to work. The contract will commence on 1st November 2026 and expire 31st March 2029. Further detail of the services required within this practice are outlined within the procurement documentation. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £928,200 |
| LOT 3: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – West Essex (WE) 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversLOT 3: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – West Essex (WE)<br/>The Authority intends to award a single contract to a single Provider (as the sole Provider or as the ‘Lead Provider’ in a consortium) for LOT 3: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – West Essex (WE).<br/><br/>The minimum requirements that the Provider needs to satisfy are: <br/><br/>- Evidence of economic and financial standing. Bidders are required to evidence a turnover that meets the minimum level of economic and financial standing / minimum financial threshold, which is once the (2027/28) annual contract value for this LOT 3, equating to £135,461.00. <br/>- Evidence of the Bidder’s technical and professional ability, including previous experience. <br/>- To have an established, or to establish a ‘base’ in Essex, with experience and knowledge of the West Essex geography and demography. Local provision is necessary to successfully deliver the requirements of the service.<br/>The Authority has provided a detailed Service Specification (Document 3b - LOTs 2-5 LWHP Service Specification) that outlines the service specific deliverables and requirements for this Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership for West Essex (WE). <br/><br/>Partnerships will strengthen local work, health and skills systems and ensure that residents can access coordinated and effective support. The successful Provider will act as the lead organisation for the Local WorkWell Partnership and will be responsible for partnership development, local engagement, administration of the Additional Support Fund and continuous improvement of local work and health pathways.<br/><br/>Partnership Objectives. The Local WorkWell Partnership will:<br/>o Strengthen local work, health and skills systems.<br/>o Improve coordination between organisations.<br/>o Increase awareness of WorkWell.<br/>o Improve referral pathways.<br/>o Support equitable access.<br/>o Promote community engagement.<br/>o Support the effective use of the Additional Support Fund.<br/>o Contribute to improved employment and health outcomes.<br/>Each Local WorkWell Partnership will operate within its allocated geography and work collaboratively with Essex ICB, neighbouring Local WorkWell Partnerships and the Essex-wide Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service to support delivery of WorkWell objectives.<br/><br/>Contract term - 28 months from 01/12/2026 - 31/03/2029<br/>Maximum contract value over lifetime of contract: £492,511.00<br/><br/>To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/>The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/>The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project. | Social and domiciliary care | £492,511 |
| LOT 4: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – South East Essex (SEE) 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversLOT 4: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – South East Essex (SEE)<br/>The Authority intends to award a single contract to a single Provider (as the sole Provider or as the ‘Lead Provider’ in a consortium) for LOT 4: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – South East Essex (SEE).<br/><br/>The minimum requirements that the Provider needs to satisfy are: <br/><br/>- Evidence of economic and financial standing. Bidders are required to evidence a turnover that meets the minimum level of economic and financial standing / minimum financial threshold, which is once the (2027/28) annual contract value for this LOT 4, equating to £147,509.00. <br/>- Evidence of the Bidder’s technical and professional ability, including previous experience. <br/>- To have an established, or to establish a ‘base’ in Essex, with experience and knowledge of the South East Essex geography and demography. Local provision is necessary to successfully deliver the requirements of the service.<br/>The Authority has provided a detailed Service Specification (Document 3b - LOTs 2-5 LWHP Service Specification) that outlines the service specific deliverables and requirements for this Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership for South East Essex (SEE). <br/><br/>Partnerships will strengthen local work, health and skills systems and ensure that residents can access coordinated and effective support. The successful Provider will act as the lead organisation for the Local WorkWell Partnership and will be responsible for partnership development, local engagement, administration of the Additional Support Fund and continuous improvement of local work and health pathways.<br/><br/>Partnership Objectives. The Local WorkWell Partnership will:<br/>o Strengthen local work, health and skills systems.<br/>o Improve coordination between organisations.<br/>o Increase awareness of WorkWell.<br/>o Improve referral pathways.<br/>o Support equitable access.<br/>o Promote community engagement.<br/>o Support the effective use of the Additional Support Fund.<br/>o Contribute to improved employment and health outcomes.<br/>Each Local WorkWell Partnership will operate within its allocated geography and work collaboratively with Essex ICB, neighbouring Local WorkWell Partnerships and the Essex-wide Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service to support delivery of WorkWell objectives.<br/><br/>Contract term 28-months from 01/12/2026 - 31/03/2029<br/>Maximum contract value over lifetime of contract: £536,009.00<br/><br/>To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/>The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/>The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project. | Social and domiciliary care | £536,009 |
| LOT 5 Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – South West Essex (SWE) 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversLOT 5 Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – South West Essex (SWE)<br/>The Authority intends to award a single contract to a single Provider (as the sole Provider or as the ‘Lead Provider’ in a consortium) for LOT 4: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – South West Essex (SWE).<br/><br/>The minimum requirements that the Provider needs to satisfy are: <br/>- Evidence of economic and financial standing. Bidders are required to evidence a turnover that meets the minimum level of economic and financial standing / minimum financial threshold, which is once the (2027/28) annual contract value for this LOT 4, equating to £163,546.00. <br/>- Evidence of the Bidder’s technical and professional ability, including previous experience. <br/>- To have an established, or to establish a ‘base’ in Essex, with experience and knowledge of the South West Essex geography and demography. Local provision is necessary to successfully deliver the requirements of the service.<br/>The Authority has provided a detailed Service Specification (Document 3b - LOTs 2-5 LWHP Service Specification) that outlines the service specific deliverables and requirements for this Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership for South West Essex (SWE). <br/><br/>Partnerships will strengthen local work, health and skills systems and ensure that residents can access coordinated and effective support. The successful Provider will act as the lead organisation for the Local WorkWell Partnership and will be responsible for partnership development, local engagement, administration of the Additional Support Fund and continuous improvement of local work and health pathways.<br/><br/>Partnership Objectives. The Local WorkWell Partnership will:<br/>o Strengthen local work, health and skills systems.<br/>o Improve coordination between organisations.<br/>o Increase awareness of WorkWell.<br/>o Improve referral pathways.<br/>o Support equitable access.<br/>o Promote community engagement.<br/>o Support the effective use of the Additional Support Fund.<br/>o Contribute to improved employment and health outcomes.<br/>Each Local WorkWell Partnership will operate within its allocated geography and work collaboratively with Essex ICB, neighbouring Local WorkWell Partnerships and the Essex-wide Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service to support delivery of WorkWell objectives.<br/><br/>Contract term: 28-months from 01/12/2026 - 31/03/2029<br/>Maximum contract value over lifetime of contract: £594,596.00<br/><br/>To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/>The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/>The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project. | Social and domiciliary care | £594,596 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| The NR5 Project (SME) 6 bids received | Workwell Services - Norfolk | £2,612,502 | |
| Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC (SME) 2 bids received | WorkWell Services - Suffolk | £2,432,502 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 055861-2026
- Contract notice · notice 079675-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 090296-2026
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From notice 055861-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 June 2026, last updated 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.