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title: "Older People's Mental Health Nursing Home(s)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0487b2"
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# Older People's Mental Health Nursing Home(s)

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0487b2

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Older People’s Mental Health Nursing Homes across multiple locations within Somerset, including Glastonbury, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Chard/Ilminster/Crewkerne, Wellington, and Taunton. This procurement process falls under the services category with a primary focus on health and social work services aimed at providing holistic, individualised therapeutic interventions for residents with dementia-related illnesses or cognitive impairments. The tender stage is active, with the tender period ending on 30th August 2024. The contract period for these services is set to commence on 3rd February 2025 and will run until 31st January 2030, with potential renewal options available. Notably, the total project budget is £5,000,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health and elderly care services to secure long-term contracts with a regional authority. Ideal candidates will have the capacity to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and adhere to stringent Care Quality Commission standards. Businesses with expertise in advanced training methods, technology adoption in care settings, and compliance with regulatory standards will be particularly well-suited for this procurement. Interested suppliers are permitted to bid for multiple lots, with a maximum of 999 lots per supplier. This can provide substantial business growth prospects, especially for organisations looking to expand operationally within the healthcare services sector in Somerset.

## 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. Providers of these services must adhere to the standards set forth by regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards for regulated care. We are commissioning 6 beds in Glastonbury, 32 beds in Bridgwater, 10 beds in Yeovil, 3 beds in Chard/Ilminster/Crewkerne, 27 beds in Wellington and 10 beds in Taunton.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

OPMH Glastonbury - 6 beds

Renewal: Option to extend by mutual agreement for up to two further periods of up to 24 months each and one further period of up to 12 months.

Lot 2

OPMH Bridgwater - 32 beds

Renewal: Option to extend by mutual agreement for up to two further periods of up to 24 months each and one further period of up to 12 months.

Lot 3

OPMH Yeovil - 10 beds

Renewal: Option to extend by mutual agreement for up to two further periods of up to 24 months each and one further period of up to 12 months.

Lot 4

OPMH Chard/Ilminster/Crewkerne - 3 beds

Renewal: Option to extend by mutual agreement for up to two further periods of up to 24 months each and one further period of up to 12 months.

Lot 5

OPMH Wellington - 27 beds

Renewal: Option to extend by mutual agreement for up to two further periods of up to 24 months each and one further period of up to 12 months.

Lot 6

OPMH Taunton - 10 beds

Renewal: Option to extend by mutual agreement for up to two further periods of up to 24 months each and one further period of up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024527-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024527-2024

## Notice URLs

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## Provenance

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