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Medical Examiner for foster carer, connected person and special guardian applicants

Somerset Council

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24 Apr 2026 at 10:54

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19 Nov 2024 at 09:53

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28 Oct 2024 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is progressing with a modification to an existing contract under the Provider Selection Regime for medical examiners involved in fostering and special guardian applicant assessments. The process adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not invoke the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This service, classified under miscellaneous health services, reflects an urgent increase in demand, necessitating the modification effective from 23rd April 2026. The contract value has been increased to £70,000 for a duration of 360 days, focusing on the Somerset region (UKK23). The buying organisation is Somerset Council, with Stephen Barker as a contact point for further inquiries.

This contract modification presents significant opportunities for businesses within the medical health services sector, particularly those specialising in assessments for foster care and similar arrangements. Companies such as Every Medical Ltd, which has already been involved in the initial contract, could leverage this urgent modification to expand their service offerings and client base in Somerset. SMEs focusing on community health services, and with the capacity to deliver under the challenging circumstances outlined, stand to gain from engaging in long-term partnerships with local authorities, increasing their market presence and fostering continued growth. The procurement method utilized is direct, which reduces barriers to entry for adept small and medium enterprises ready to step in and meet the increased demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Examiner for foster carer, connected person and special guardian applicants

Notice Description

To provide Physical Activity by Referral in Somerset

Lot Information

Lot 1

We originally required approximately 120 examinations/ summaries over the course of a year made up of fostering, kinship and connected persons assessments. This will now be increased due to unforeseen circumstances.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b1c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037456-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset Council
Additional Buyers

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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
Postcode Area
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
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Every Medical Ltd T/A Fostering Medicals

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership

Further Information

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