---
title: "PSR/CMH037 Parent Carer Phoneline"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0448d7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-03-27"
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# PSR/CMH037 Parent Carer Phoneline

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0448d7

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of a phoneline to support parent carers in the community. The contract was awarded through a Provider Selection Regime process and will be in effect from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026 with a total value of £25,200. The selected supplier is Somerset Parent Carer Forum CIC.

This opportunity for business growth would be suitable for companies providing community health services, especially those focused on supporting vulnerable groups and promoting social value. Businesses offering innovative and collaborative services in the health sector could find this contract beneficial. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with a direct award process, excluding a call for competition.

## Notice

Provision of phoneline to support parent carers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The service will benefit Parent Carers and families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Somerset, enabling them to have a voice, support each other and access information to support their child's needs.

Contract start date: 1 April 2024
Contract end date: 31 March 2026
Total contract value: PS25,200

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 26/3/24. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009956-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOMERSET PARENT CARER FRUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2024 at 09:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009956-2024
- 14 Mar 2024 at 21:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008292-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.somersetparentcarerforum.org.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

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