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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Somerset Council, pertains to the "Intermediate Care Pathway 2 - bed based" project within the services category, specifically under residential nursing care services. The project location includes areas within Glastonbury, Martock, Yeovil, and Taunton in the UKK23 region, with each site expected to be within close proximity to local hospitals. Currently in the planning stage, this tender operates under the Provider Selection Regime and is scheduled to announce a future contract notice by 1st September 2026. Business organisations interested in participating are encouraged to contact Somerset Council by 29th July 2026 to express their interest.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and residential nursing care sectors, especially those with expertise in intermediate care services. Suitable candidates would ideally possess the capability to support services that provide stabilisation, assessment, and reablement to maximise patient independence, as detailed in the tender description. With the intent to engage separate providers for each of the four lots, businesses with capabilities to operate nursing care homes and set up multidisciplinary teams within specified locations can leverage this opportunity for growth. The estimated contract value is £14,000,000, highlighting a lucrative potential for service providers offering comprehensive nursing care solutions.

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Notice Title

Intermediate Care Pathway 2 - bed based

Notice Description

For the purpose of this model the term 'intermediate care' is used to describe services in the community that provide short term period of stabilisation, assessment, and reablement with the view to maximising a person's independence and, where possible, keep them at home. The Pathway 2 model is supported within a Nursing Home setting. Intermediate care services can either: a) provide support to people who are medically optimised following an acute episode of care: or b) provide support to people in the community who are in danger of needing an acute episode of care if an intermediate health or reablement intervention is not provided. This is referred to in this document as 'diversion', as it diverts people away from needing an acute hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Intermediate Care Pathway 2

For the purpose of this model the term 'intermediate care' is used to describe services in the community that provide short term period of stabilisation, assessment, and reablement with the view to maximising a person's independence and, where possible, keep them at home. The Pathway 2 model is supported within a Nursing Home setting. Intermediate care services can either: a) provide support to people who are medically optimised following an acute episode of care; or b) provide support to people in the community who are in danger of needing an acute episode of care if an intermediate health or reablement intervention is not provided. This is referred to in this document as 'diversion', as it diverts people away from needing an acute hospital. Additional information: Somerset Council requires a Nursing Home in the Glastonbury area within a 2 mile radius of West Mendip Community Hospital with a capacity of up to 10 beds, provided within one unit that is set up and staffed with a skilled reablement workforce as well as working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team co located within the unit.

Lot 2 - Intermediate Care Pathway 2

For the purpose of this model the term 'intermediate care' is used to describe services in the community that provide short term period of stabilisation, assessment, and reablement with the view to maximising a person's independence and, where possible, keep them at home. The Pathway 2 model is supported within a Nursing Home setting. Intermediate care services can either: a) provide support to people who are medically optimised following an acute episode of care; or b) provide support to people in the community who are in danger of needing an acute episode of care if an intermediate health or reablement intervention is not provided. This is referred to in this document as 'diversion', as it diverts people away from needing an acute hospital. Additional information: Somerset Council requires a Older People Mental Health Dementia Nursing care home in the Martock area with a capacity of 6 beds, and provided within one unit that is set up and staffed with a skilled reablement workforce as well as working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team co located within the unit.

Lot 3 - Intermediate Care Pathway 2

For the purpose of this model the term 'intermediate care' is used to describe services in the community that provide short term period of stabilisation, assessment, and reablement with the view to maximising a person's independence and, where possible, keep them at home. The Pathway 2 model is supported within a Nursing Home setting. Intermediate care services can either: a) provide support to people who are medically optimised following an acute episode of care; or b) provide support to people in the community who are in danger of needing an acute episode of care if an intermediate health or reablement intervention is not provided. This is referred to in this document as 'diversion', as it diverts people away from needing an acute hospital. Additional information: Somerset Council requires a Nursing care home in the Yeovil area and within a 2 mile radius of Yeovil District Hospital with a capacity of up to 10 beds, provided within one unit that is set up and staffed with a skilled reablement workforce as well as working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team co located within the unit.

Lot 4 - Intermediate Care Pathway 2

For the purpose of this model the term 'intermediate care' is used to describe services in the community that provide short term period of stabilisation, assessment, and reablement with the view to maximising a person's independence and, where possible, keep them at home. The Pathway 2 model is supported within a Nursing Home setting. Intermediate care services can either: a) provide support to people who are medically optimised following an acute episode of care; or b) provide support to people in the community who are in danger of needing an acute episode of care if an intermediate health or reablement intervention is not provided. This is referred to in this document as 'diversion', as it diverts people away from needing an acute hospital. Additional information: Somerset Council requires a Nursing care home in the Taunton area within a 2 mile radius of Musgrove Park Hospital, with a capacity of up to 20 beds, provided within one unit that is set up and staffed with a skilled reablement workforce as well as working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team co located within the unit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066715-2026
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

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20262 months 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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