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Ubuntu Coaching

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding the contract titled "Ubuntu Coaching" for health services, aimed at supporting High Intensity User patients in Somerset. The procurement method is a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, and the contract will begin on 1st April 2026, lasting for 12 months with an option to extend for a further year. The service, valued at £75,450, focuses on a holistic approach to patient care, offering virtual channels and home visits to promote resilience. Interested parties must present their representations by 9th March 2026, marking the start of the standstill period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those that excel in quality and innovation. The contract prioritises social value, collaboration, and service sustainability, which aligns with the aspirations of organisations focused on improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities. Firms with expertise in holistic coaching techniques will find this opportunity fitting to expand their footprint in Somerset and potentially secure an extension. The procurement process does not require prior publication, allowing streamlined access for capable providers to grow their business and strengthen community ties by addressing root causes of high attendances in healthcare facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ubuntu Coaching

Notice Description

Somerset Integrated Care Board is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider in accordance with the criteria outline in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The service will support High Intensity User (HIU) patients referred from agreed locations or through virtual channels, and will provide home visits where appropriate. Taking a holistic approach and working collaboratively with clients to identify root causes of high attendances and address these through coaching techniques that promote future resilience.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board ("the ICB") intents to award a contract to an existing provider, following a Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C The existing service will support High Intensity User (HIU) patients referred from agreed locations or through virtual channels, and will provide home visits where appropriate. Taking a holistic approach and working collaboratively with clients to identify root causes of high attendances and address these through coaching techniques that promote future resilience. The contract value is PS75,450. The contract will commence 1st April 2026 for 12 months expiring on the 31st of March 2027 with the option to extend for a further year. This notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

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 and The Procurement Act 2023 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 the relevant authority by 9th March 2026. 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-065d41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017451-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA22 8HR
Postcode Area
Bath
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
Brympton
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Community Council for Somerset

Further Information

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