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

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## Summary

Somerset Council has concluded a tender process for an "Intermediate Care" contract, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000). The procurement stage is now complete with a contract awarded on 23rd August 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £536,000, will span from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026. The procurement was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a direct award process. The services will be delivered in the UKK23 region, primarily Taunton, Somerset. Somerset Council, located at County Hall, Taunton, is the buying organisation, with Mr. Steve Barker serving as the contact point.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in intermediate or aftercare services. The contract's significant monetary value and two-year duration present a considerable growth opportunity for service providers holding relevant expertise and qualifications. Businesses experienced in fulfilling high standards of health care services, such as the existing provider, will likely find this tender particularly well-suited. Additionally, the streamlined direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime makes it an attractive opportunity for qualified suppliers seeking to expand their service offerings within Somerset.

## 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/027058-2024 |
| 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 | 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 BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 11:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027058-2024
- 21 May 2024 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015972-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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