Planning

Creative solutions for complex adults

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

01 May 2025 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a service contract titled "Creative solutions for complex adults." Targeting the health and social work services industry, this procurement aims to deliver mental health support for adults with complex needs in the region of UKK2, United Kingdom. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, classified under the 'light touch' regime, with a gross value of £5,340,000. A future notice is anticipated by the 1st of October, 2025, and the contract is planned to commence on the 31st of March, 2026, running until the 30th of March, 2034.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are deemed suitable to participate. With a focus on innovative health and social work solutions, businesses with expertise in delivering complex adult support services will likely find this contract aligns with their capabilities. Companies looking to expand or establish themselves in the public sector by contributing to social well-being will find this an exceptional opportunity to enhance their portfolios and establish long-term governmental relationships.

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Notice Title

Creative solutions for complex adults

Notice Description

Mental heath support for adults with complex needs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018283-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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