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In-Hospital Companion Service

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, is overseeing a tender for the provision of the "In-Hospital Companion Service" within the services industry category. This procurement focuses on hospital and related services, taking place at Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital, and Trust Community Sites in the UKK23 region, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to Marie Curie under a direct procurement method described as below threshold without competition. The key dates for this contracting process include the active contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the contract signed on the 1st April 2026.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare, emotional support, and community services, to showcase their capabilities in supporting individuals during critical times. Businesses well-suited to this service are those that can provide companionship, emotional support, and practical assistance to individuals and their families. Organisations with experience in respite support or signposting to further resources may also find implementing similar services beneficial for growth, especially within the healthcare public service sector. Marie Curie, a large organisation recognised for their services to vulnerable individuals, demonstrates the potential impact and benefits associated with involvement in such initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-Hospital Companion Service

Notice Description

Provision of In-Hospital Companion Services. Provided at Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital and Trust Community Sites. Marie Curie provide their time to be with people who are dying or approaching the end of life; to accompany, advocate for and support them during this difficult and personal time. The In-hospital Companions can offer respite support, but more often they provide a friendly ear to individuals and families alike including: * Companionship and emotional support * Practical support * A break for families and carers and allow them to take a short break * Signposting to further support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06819b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033576-2026
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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,266 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 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

MARIE CURIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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