---
title: "Intermediate Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04692b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04692b.json"
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-04692b

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## Summary

Somerset Council has awarded a contract for "Intermediate Care" services within the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV code 85000000). The procurement process was in the Tender Update stage and is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically using a direct award process. The contract, valued at approximately £536,000, was formally awarded on 23rd August 2024 and covers the period from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026. These services will be provided in the region of UKK23, Taunton, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for healthcare providers with expertise in intermediate care services. Given the direct award process and the specific regulatory framework, organisations that can demonstrate a high standard of care and compliance with the regulations are well-positioned to compete. The intermediate care service involves short-term funded aftercare assessed by health professionals, crucial for individuals transitioning from hospital care. SMEs, as well as established healthcare providers, have a solid opportunity to secure contracts by showcasing their capabilities in delivering quality social and health care services.

## 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/027060-2024 |
| 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 | THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR SOMERSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 11:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027060-2024
- 21 May 2024 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015971-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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