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HIV Prevention and Health and Wellbeing Service in Somerset (2026/27) Supplier name: The Eddystone Trust

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the delivery of the HIV Prevention and Health and Wellbeing Service for the 2026/27 period in Somerset. The procurement process was initiated with a direct method, classified below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition. The contract was signed on 13th March 2026, with services starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. It falls under the services category, particularly targeting health and social work services as well as other community, social, and personal services, primarily situated in the UKK23 region of the United Kingdom. The contract value is set at GBP 50,000 gross, with a net amount of GBP 41,666.

This contract reflects significant opportunities for large-scale organisations with expertise in community health services to contribute to public health efforts in Somerset. The Eddystone Trust, a provider with substantial experience in health promotion and HIV support, has been chosen to deliver these services. Businesses specializing in health and wellbeing services, particularly those focusing on disease prevention and community testing, can find growth opportunities by engaging in similar contracts. Such procurements support business expansion by aligning company capabilities with public sector requirements in health and social care. Notably, organisations with existing capacity to meet legislative health service requirements are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

HIV Prevention and Health and Wellbeing Service in Somerset (2026/27) Supplier name: The Eddystone Trust

Notice Description

To deliver the HIV Prevention and Health and Wellbeing Service in Somerset for 2026/27, including targeted prevention, community HIV testing, health promotion, and wellbeing support for people living with HIV.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022966-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 days 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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

THE EDDYSTONE TRUST

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