Tender

SME Finance Support

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 12:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a contractor for the provision of SME Finance Support, a service classified under recruitment services (CPV 79600000). This tender is part of a single tender action (below threshold) under the procurement status of 'active'. Targeted at the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a specific postal delivery address in Taunton (TA1 4DY), this procurement process will span from 1st September 2025 to 27th February 2026. The procurement phase is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with relevant documents published on 10th September 2025 and the tender period having ended on 29th August 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £71,280.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services to collaborate with the healthcare sector, particularly those with capabilities to support SME financial initiatives. Companies with experience in offering tailored recruitment solutions could leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector, gain visibility, and forge valuable networks. While the suitability criteria do not limit participation to SMEs or VCSEs, well-established entities with proficiency in recruitment services would find themselves best positioned to win this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SME Finance Support

Notice Description

SME Finance Support Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56ae9934-6095-457f-b648-88cc1af3111a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a6185c-efad-4139-932f-2c76d1ef03f0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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