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Intermediate Care Monitoring Centre (ICMC) for Eating Disorder and Bariatric Patients

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the Intermediate Care Monitoring Centre (ICMC), focused on monitoring low and moderate risk adult Eating Disorder and Bariatric patients. The contract was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 due to urgent circumstances, as the existing provider could no longer deliver services. The procurement process was limited and conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. Symphony Healthcare Services Ltd. has been selected as the supplier, with the contract valued at £53,060.37 and signed on 18th March 2026. The service will be provided in the UKK23 region, with the initial contract lasting 12 months, and an option for a 3-month extension until 31st July 2026.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services industry, particularly those specialising in community health services for eating disorders and bariatrics. Organisations that can quickly mobilise resources and provide high-quality medical and administrative support are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The award criteria focused solely on addressing immediate risks to patient safety and care quality, which underscores the need for experienced providers capable of handling urgent healthcare needs. SMEs and established healthcare providers alike should consider targeting similar urgent circumstances contracts, which reward responsiveness and efficiency within health service delivery.

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Notice Title

Intermediate Care Monitoring Centre (ICMC) for Eating Disorder and Bariatric Patients

Notice Description

Pilot for medical and administrative services for monitoring low and moderate risk adult Eating Disorder patients and Bariatric patients

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pilot for medical and administrative services for monitoring low and moderate risk adult Eating Disorder patients and Bariatric patients. Additional information: This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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. This award was made under an urgent circumstance because the existing provider is suddenly unable to provide services and a new provider needs to be found. The initial contract length is 12 months. A 3 month extension option is included to allow for evaluation of the success of the pilot period Decision maker: Medical Director for System Working No conflicts of interest were declared.

Options: 1 x 3 month extension to 31/7/26

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024917-2026
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
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
£53,060 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLK23 Somerset CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMPHONY HEALTHCARE SERVICES

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