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title: "Opportunity for the provision of Older People's Mental Health Nursing Block Bed(s) in Somerset - Lot 1 Glastonbury 6 beds; Lot 2 Bridgwater 32 beds; Lot 3 Yeovil 10 beds; Lot 4 Chard/Ilminster/Crewkerne 3 beds; Lot 5 Wellington 27; and Lot 6 Taunton 10"
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# Opportunity for the provision of Older People's Mental Health Nursing Block Bed(s) in Somerset - Lot 1 Glastonbury 6 beds; Lot 2 Bridgwater 32 beds; Lot 3 Yeovil 10 beds; Lot 4 Chard/Ilminster/Crewkerne 3 beds; Lot 5 Wellington 27; and Lot 6 Taunton 10

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9770b6d-fdae-4084-8532-a6c38cf61492

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Older People's Mental Health Nursing Block Beds across multiple locations in Somerset, including Glastonbury, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Chard/Ilminster/Crewkerne, Wellington, and Taunton. This contract pertains to the health and social work services industry category. The initial tender was published on 5th August 2024, with the tender stage closing on 30th August 2024. The contract period starts on 3rd February 2025 and will continue until 31st January 2030. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, making it a competitive process with multiple bidders.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in mental health, dementia care, and comprehensive nursing solutions. Suitable businesses include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given their expertise in person-centred care and innovative therapeutic interventions. Companies like St Benedicts Nursing Home, Sanctuary Care Ltd, Camelot Care, and The Orchards, which have successfully secured contracts, exemplify the types of businesses that are well-positioned to compete in this sector. The focus on providing high-quality and appropriate accommodation, combined with a commitment to embracing technological advancements, reflects an ongoing demand for specialised and forward-thinking care providers.

## Notice

Older People's Mental Health Nursing Homes in Somerset have been designed and commissioned to provide holistic and individualised therapeutic interventions which meet the holistic health, nursing, and social care needs of each person being supported. They are also expected to provide good quality and appropriate accommodation for residents living with a dementia-related illness or identified cognitive impairment, as well as sustained needs for round the clock nursing care. This requires a commitment to person-centred care, specialised training approaches, and embracing technological advancements to empower both residents and staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e0954e-c385-4d73-b50e-8d02f9013a16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CAMELOT CARE; SANCTUARY CARE; ST BENEDICTS NURSING HOME; THE ORCHARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 17:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e0954e-c385-4d73-b50e-8d02f9013a16
- 5 Aug 2024 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f7bdd0c-1c39-4251-b801-01e45b2a7bce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e0954e-c385-4d73-b50e-8d02f9013a16
  13th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f7bdd0c-1c39-4251-b801-01e45b2a7bce
  5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ContractFinder
  Contract Finder

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