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Connect to Work - Mental Health Support

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Connect to Work - Mental Health Support" has been completed. This contract was managed by Somerset Council, a sub-central government authority located in Taunton, United Kingdom, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method was direct, which means it was below the competition threshold, involving a straightforward award procedure. The process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services aimed at preparing disadvantaged individuals for the Connect to Work programme. The award date was 23rd March 2026, with the contract active until 31st August 2026, valued at £36,000 gross.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialised in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in mental health support. The "Connect to Work" project is designed to help disadvantaged individuals, meaning businesses that can offer targeted support and guidance will find this contract beneficial for growth. The involvement of SOMERSET ACTIVITY AND SPORTS PARTNERSHIP as the supplier indicates that organisations with a background in health activities and outreach programmes are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the health services sector should consider participating in similar procurements to leverage their capabilities and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Connect to Work - Mental Health Support

Notice Description

To provide specialist mental health support to disadvantage individuals in preparation for eligibility to the Connect to Work programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06711b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026137-2026
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


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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

SOMERSET ACTIVITY AND SPORTS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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