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07 May 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Somerset Local Enhanced GP Services" has been confirmed as awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This award was conducted directly through Process B of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 by the NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, located in Yeovil, UK. The procurement focused on medical practice services in the Somerset area, with the contract covering the provision of GP services over a one-year period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with contracts signed on 27th April 2026. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior call for competition, due to it falling outside the scope of the Procurement Act 2023.

This contract provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those providing general practitioner services. SMEs involved in healthcare practice can benefit, as the award involves multiple medical practices across Somerset, including Ariel Healthcare and Symphony Healthcare Services Limited, alongside other local GP practices like Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice. The contract value, although nominally small for compliance, indicates a substantial historical activity level, contributing to a budget of approximately £12,032,500, which highlights ongoing demand and support for local health services. Businesses in the medical sector, especially those with existing operations or aspirations to expand within Somerset, would find this contract beneficial for strategic growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Somerset Local Enhanced GP Services

Notice Description

Provision of GP Services from GP Practices within Somerset A contract has been awarded following a direct award process B in accordance with Regulation 8 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of Primary care local enhanced services from GP Practices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of GP Services from GP Practices within Somerset A contract has been awarded following a direct award process B in accordance with Regulation 8 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Contract period: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 Duration: 1 years This is a zero based contract, based on historical activity the total spend is anticipated to be PS12,032,500 across all the GP Practices within Somerset This notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice under Direct Award Process B . 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041669-2026
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA22 8HR
Postcode Area
Bath
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
Brympton
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
46
Supplier Names

Ariel Healthcare

Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice

Beckington Family Practice

Brent Area Medical Centre

Cannington Health Centre

Cheddar Medical Centre

Church View Medical Centre

College Way Surgery

Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre

Crown Medical Centre

Diamond Health Group

Dunster & Porlock Surgeries

East Quay Medical Centre

French Weir Health Centre

Frome Medical Practice

Glastonbury Health Centre

Glastonbury Surgery

Grove House Surgery

Langport Surgery

Lyngford Park Surgery

Mendip Country Practice

Milborne Port Surgery

Millbrook Surgery

Minehead Medical Centre

North Curry Health Centre

Oakhill Surgery

Park Medical Practice

Penn Hill Surgery

Polden Medical Practice

Preston Grove Medical Centre

Quantock Medical Centre

Quantock Vale Surgery

Queen Camel Medical Centre

Redgate Medical Centre

Somerset Bridge Medical Centre

St James Medical Centre

Summervale Surgery

Symphony Healthcare Services Limited (Wincanton Health Centre)

West Coker Surgery

West Somerset Healthcare

Taunton Road Medical Centre

Taunton Vale Healthcare

Vine Surgery Partnership

Wellington Medical Centre

Wells City Practice

Wells Health Centre

Further Information

Notice URLs

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