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title: "Provision of Mental Health Step-Up and Step-Down Services in Somerset"
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# Provision of Mental Health Step-Up and Step-Down Services in Somerset

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23cc194f-e612-4d04-aaed-a9a3ec4b45f9

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking a public procurement process for the "Provision of Mental Health Step-Up and Step-Down Services in Somerset." This tender, classified under residential nursing care services, is currently in the active tender stage. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 3rd December 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £2,100,000 and the services will be provided across the South West region of the United Kingdom through an open procurement method.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mental health services or related healthcare fields. Companies with experience in delivering residential nursing care or crisis intervention services will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a presence in the mental health sector within Somerset.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to award a contract for the provision of a countywide mental health crisis service across Somerset, which provides Step-Up and Step-Down care and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246a9c61-4d3c-4c81-b82c-4884d95aabf0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2020 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246a9c61-4d3c-4c81-b82c-4884d95aabf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246a9c61-4d3c-4c81-b82c-4884d95aabf0
  3rd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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