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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 09:29

Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the final stages of awarding a contract for the provision of a Mental Health Crisis House in Somerset, specifically located in Taunton or Yeovil. This procurement process, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, follows an open procedure in the services category under the CPV code 85144000 for residential health facilities services. The contract period is set from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2028, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, and key dates include the standstill period ending at midnight on 11th August 2026. The total value of the contract is specified at £2,000,000 with an anticipated award to Rethink Mental Illness, a large-scale supplier.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in mental health services, residential care, and related support offerings. Companies with strengths in delivering care within a residential setting, especially those focusing on innovation, quality, integration, and social value, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also have a fair opportunity, given the evaluation criteria that prioritize quality and innovative approaches at 30% weight, alongside integration, collaboration, and service sustainability. Therefore, businesses that excel in improving access, reducing health inequalities, and offering sustainable services may find this project a valuable opportunity to expand their footprint within the health service sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Mental Health Crisis House in Somerset

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of a Mental Health Crisis House in Somerset. The successful provider will proactively manage and deliver all care and support required, within a residential setting based in Taunton or Yeovil.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the provision of a Mental Health Crisis House in Somerset. The successful provider will proactively manage and deliver all care and support required, within a residential setting based in Taunton or Yeovil. Additional information: This is an intention to award notice under the PSR Competitive Process.
This contract is for an existing service, with an existing provider.
Contract start date: 1 December 2026
Contract end date: 30 November 2028

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions

Renewal: 2 x 12-month extension options to 30/11/30

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072556-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS

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