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Community Investigation Hubs

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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19 May 2026 at 17:23

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12 Mar 2026 at 19:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the awarding of contracts for the development of Community Investigation Hubs as part of the Community Diagnostic Centres network in Somerset. The initiative, led by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, aims to enhance access to diagnostic tests by bringing them closer to patients’ homes. This service falls under the industry category of community health services and is located in Somerset, UK. The procurement method used was a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was formally awarded on 25 March 2026, spanning a service period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an expected total value of £3,050,159 for all lots combined.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for existing healthcare service providers to further integrate into the local healthcare ecosystem. Businesses with a track record in delivering high-quality, innovative, and integrated health services could find significant growth potential through this contract. The emphasis on reducing health inequalities and improving patient access aligns well with service providers that prioritise community-focused healthcare solutions. With criteria focused heavily on quality and integration, suppliers capable of maintaining robust, sustainable health service delivery will find themselves well-positioned to benefit from this and future opportunities within the Somerset region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Investigation Hubs

Notice Description

Community Investigation Hubs form part of the network of Community Diagnostic Centres in Somerset with the aim of offering patients a wide range of diagnostic tests closer to home and greater choice as to where and how they are undertaken, reducing the need for hospital visits and potentially expediting the start of treatment.

Lot Information

Chard, Ilminster and Langport

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS271,813 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

South West Somerset

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS214,495 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

South East Somerset

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS168,903 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Taunton Central

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS303,392 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

West Somerset

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS211,204 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Taunton Deane West

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS170,322 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Yeovil

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS372,348 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

West Mendip

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS257,219 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Central Mendip

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS162,194 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Frome

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS184,643 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Tone Valley

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS192,684 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Bridgwater

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS288,585 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

North Sedgemoor

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests. The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS252,357 The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24 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-06690e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045922-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,050,159 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20263 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
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
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
13
Supplier Names

Ariel Healthcare

Symphony Healthcare Services

Millbrook Surgery

St James Medical Centre

West Somerset Healthcare

Wellington Medical Centre

Oaklands Surgery

Wells Health Centre

Mendip Country Practice

Frome Medical Practice

Lyngford Park Surgery

Taunton Road Medical Centre

Cheddar Medical Centre

Further Information

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