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Provision of Live music on wards at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking a procurement process for the "Provision of Live music on wards at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital." This initiative, categorized within the entertainment services industry, aims to enrich the hospital experience through live musical performances. The procurement, led by the central government public authority, is in the award and contract stage following a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 2nd March 2026, with its period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, and involves services provided by Live Music Now Limited. The awarded supplier will deliver 24 musical sessions annually at each hospital, enhancing patient experiences. The hospitals are located in Taunton and Yeovil, United Kingdom, within the UKK23 region. The total contract value is £17,366 excluding VAT, substantial for this service scope, and the award remains active.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering professional entertainment services tailored to healthcare settings. Companies specializing in musical engagements or those with experience collaborating with healthcare facilities would find this contract particularly relevant. The planned visits by Live Music Now Limited set a high standard for professional musical performances, indicating that future tender opportunities may favour entities with established expertise and creative networking capabilities within institutional care environments. Businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in healthcare or seeking partnerships within the public sector can leverage these foundations to create impactful, therapeutic engagements. Therefore, small to medium-sized enterprises, especially those outside the traditional medical supply industry yet within the entertainment domain, could view similar initiatives as stepping stones for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Live music on wards at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.

Notice Description

Provision of Live music on wards at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. The aim of the programme is to improve the experience of being in hospitals through access to musical opportunities. Live Music Now to book musicians to visit Yeovil District Hospital & Musgrove Park Hospital - each site receiving 1 visit per fortnight (24 per site over the year) for 3 hours. Live Music Now will select professional musicians with appropriate experience to deliver the sessions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06621a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019485-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,366 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 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

LIVE MUSIC NOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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