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Mental Health Care Services for Named Patients

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 May 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is leading a procurement process for "Mental Health Care Services for Named Patients" under a limited procurement method, specifically a Direct Award Process C as per the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract pertains to hospital services and focuses on specialist care and treatment for patients with complex and long-term conditions, which include mental health, learning disabilities, and neurological conditions. This tender is located in the UK South West region (UKK23), with the contract period running from 14 May 2026 to 13 May 2028 and an option to extend by 12 months. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with Elysium Healthcare Ltd. being the existing and intended provider. The total estimated contract value is £2,000,000, and it is crucial for interested parties to submit representations by 13 May 2026. The decision involves key evaluation criteria including quality and innovation, integration, collaboration, and social value.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in handling patients with complex needs such as mental health and neurological conditions. Businesses with a strong track record in providing high-quality, innovative care solutions could leverage this tender to establish a collaborative relationship with the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Large healthcare providers, especially with prior experience and a robust service delivery model, are well-suited to compete. The focus on integration and collaboration suggests a preference for suppliers who can work closely with the Trust to improve service sustainability and patient outcomes. Social value components also indicate an additional opportunity for providers to demonstrate their commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and reducing inequalities in health service provision.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Care Services for Named Patients

Notice Description

Specialist care and treatment for patients with complex and long term conditions which the Trust cannot provide. This includes mental health, learning disabilities and neurological conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract is for specialist care and treatment for patients with complex and long term conditions which the Trust cannot provide. This includes mental health, learning disabilities and neurological conditions. This is a call-off contract. Contract start date: 14 May 2026 Contract end date: 13 May 2028 Option to extend by 12 months to 13 May 2029 Total estimated contract value: PS2,000,000 Additional 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 midnight on 13 May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under Direct Award Process C of the PSR. Any representations should be sent to carrie-anne.hiscock@somersetft.nhs.uk. The decision to award was made by the Head of Individual Commissioned Complex Care and Named Patient Services. No conflicts of interest were declared. The key criteria were weighted as follows: Quality and innovation (30%), Value (20%), Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability (30%), Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (10%); Social Value (10%). Quality and collaboration are the most important factors for this contract, as the Provider will be treating patients with specialist needs. As the incumbent, Elysium Healthcare Ltd. is providing ongoing care for Somerset patients. The Trust is confident in the quality of service being provided, as evidenced by Annual Quality Reviews, hospital visits, clinical reviews, feedback from Key Workers, standard monthly contract reporting and CQC reports and notices.

Options: 1 x 12-month extension

Procurement Information

PSR Direct Award C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069066
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040567-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 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

ELYSIUM HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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