---
title: "Intermediate Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046929"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-23"
---

# Intermediate Care

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046929

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## Summary

Somerset Council, based in Taunton, has awarded a contract for Intermediate Care services, falling under the Health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000). This procurement is part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and the contract award was formalised on 23rd August 2024. The services will be provided from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025 with an estimated contract value of £1,000,000. The procurement stage is at the award phase, executed through a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, thus not adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector to engage in a high-value contract. Ideal contenders would be those with a proven track record in delivering intermediate care or related aftercare services. Businesses with experience in managing short-term funded aftercare where post-hospital support is crucial will find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement method, utilising a direct award, implies that existing suppliers who have demonstrated satisfactory performance in similar roles are likely to be favoured, making it an excellent growth opportunity for dependable and efficient service providers.

## Notice

Intermediate Care

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Short term funded aftercare which is assessed by health care staff where a person cannot leave hospital without support to enable recovery. To be direct awarded to an existing supplier un the Provider Selection Regime - Direct Award Process C Approx. lifetime value - PS2,000,000 Duration: 01.06.2024 - 31.05.2026

### Procurement Information

Award is being conducted in line with the requirements of the Provider Selection Regime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027043-2024 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 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 | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CANDLELIGHT HOMECARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 11:12 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027043-2024
- 21 May 2024 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015968-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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