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Therapeutic OPMH+ Unit

Somerset County Council

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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 12:22

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for establishing a "Therapeutic OPMH+ Unit" under the Health Care Services category, specifically focusing on residential nursing care services. The project, with an estimated budget of £2,500,000, aims to provide adaptive and flexible care to optimise health and wellbeing for individuals with dementia, located in the Langport area of Central Somerset. The process follows the Provider Selection Regime and the awarded contract will initially last one year, with potential extensions, bringing the maximum possible duration to three years. Interested providers must express their interest by contacting Stephen Barker at Somerset Council by 29th July 2026.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for organisations skilled in residential nursing and mental health care services, particularly those experienced with dementia patients. It will appeal to service providers who can offer person-centred and innovative care solutions in a small, self-contained environment, supported by a skilled workforce. Companies that specialise in creating "Dementia Friendly Environments" and have experience working alongside multi-disciplinary teams would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Such businesses would benefit significantly from the contract’s potential three-year span, enabling them to solidify their presence in the healthcare industry within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Therapeutic OPMH+ Unit

Notice Description

* A person-centred, adaptive, and flexible service that optimizes opportunities for health and wellbeing in later life. * A skilled workforce trained in line with the Newcastle Model, to develop understanding and interventions which reduce 1-1 support hours and improve wellbeing for people with dementia. * The provision of excellent care and support for people living with a dementia and presenting with complexity beyond that which can be managed in Somerset's broader health and social care offer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

* A person-centred, adaptive, and flexible service that optimizes opportunities for health and wellbeing in later life. * A skilled workforce trained in line with the Newcastle Model, to develop understanding and interventions which reduce 1-1 support hours and improve wellbeing for people with dementia. * The provision of excellent care and support for people living with a dementia and presenting with complexity beyond that which can be managed in Somerset's broader health and social care offer. Additional information: * A self-contained unit adjacent to or on site with a broader Dementia Nursing Mental Health service provision. * A small environment with up to 4 ensuite bedrooms. * A 'Dementia Friendly Environment' in line with Social Care Institute for Excellence best practice. * Communal living areas where group activities can be delivered, reducing the need for 1-1 support. * Accessible outside spaces, (garden/courtyard) to promote wellbeing. * A safe environment which allows people living with a dementia to walk with purpose. * Registered with CQC to deliver support to those aged up to and over 65 years old, those living with a dementia and or a mental health need. * Quiet zones to facilitate one to one support, meditation and solitary or passive activities. 4 OPMH+ of 4 beds in the Langport area provided within one unit that is set up and staffed with a skilled mental health reablement workforce as well as working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team co located within the unit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066718-2026
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset County 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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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