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The Prescribing Observatory for Mental Health-UK

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Feb 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "The Prescribing Observatory for Mental Health-UK" was undertaken by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority under the central government category. It is located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UK. The contract falls under the services industry category and was processed using a direct procurement method, described as a below-threshold transaction without competition. The tender has successfully advanced through to the award stage, with a contract period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028. A contract notice was published on 5 February 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in membership organisation services, particularly in the health sector. Given the nature of the procurement and its direct method, large-scale suppliers with a strong background in health-focused membership services, such as the Royal College of Psychiatrists, have successfully engaged in this contract. Businesses with expertise in similar service provisions could benefit from engaging in future opportunities under similar frameworks. The contract's value underscores the lucrative nature of public service-oriented projects and potential long-term partnerships with the NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

The Prescribing Observatory for Mental Health-UK

Notice Description

The Prescribing Observatory for Mental Health-UK Membership

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010404-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS (THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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