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Planning

03 Jul 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is planning a procurement process for specialist short stay beds focused on rehabilitation services, primarily for individuals with physical health conditions. These services are intended to provide transitional care in a residential setting within Somerset, ensuring wheelchair accessibility to nearby town centres. This process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the contract is expected to be awarded via the most suitable provider process. This tender, classified under CPV code 85312500, has an estimated value of £728,280 and is critical for the procurement of crucial rehabilitation services. The initial tender stage is set with a deadline for expressions of interest by 17 July 2026, with further information anticipated on 3 August 2026.

This procurement opportunity from Somerset Council presents a significant growth potential for businesses specializing in healthcare, particularly those offering rehabilitation and transitional care services. Given the specific requirement for accessible residential facilities, companies with capabilities in adaptive infrastructure and specialised health support are well-positioned to compete. The focus on a Provider Selection Regime implies that organisations with comprehensive service offerings and the ability to demonstrate value beyond price may have an advantage. This tender not only opens doors for local providers in Somerset but also for regional businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Specialist Short Stay beds for the purposes of rehabilitation

Notice Description

Rehabilitative support in relation to individuals physical health conditions (including stays for those with long term conditions) in a residential care environment, thereby also giving their carers a break, and as step-down from people who are being discharged from hospital. The location must be within the administrative boundaries of Somerset Council and have a wheelchair accessible route to a town centre of no more than 1.5 miles in order to support people to independently access local amenities as part of their rehabilitation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The length of stay in these block beds will vary by individual needs and circumstances, but will aways be time limited and someone would only be referred if they required the specialised rehabilitative support that they provide

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062909-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£728,280 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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