Therapeutic OPMH+ Unit

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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.

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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 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL
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 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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