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title: "Medical Examiner for foster carer, connected person and special guardian applicants"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b1c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Medical Examiner for foster carer, connected person and special guardian applicants

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b1c9

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## Summary

Somerset Council is progressing with a modification to an existing contract under the Provider Selection Regime for medical examiners involved in fostering and special guardian applicant assessments. The process adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not invoke the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This service, classified under miscellaneous health services, reflects an urgent increase in demand, necessitating the modification effective from 23rd April 2026. The contract value has been increased to £70,000 for a duration of 360 days, focusing on the Somerset region (UKK23). The buying organisation is Somerset Council, with Stephen Barker as a contact point for further inquiries.

This contract modification presents significant opportunities for businesses within the medical health services sector, particularly those specialising in assessments for foster care and similar arrangements. Companies such as Every Medical Ltd, which has already been involved in the initial contract, could leverage this urgent modification to expand their service offerings and client base in Somerset. SMEs focusing on community health services, and with the capacity to deliver under the challenging circumstances outlined, stand to gain from engaging in long-term partnerships with local authorities, increasing their market presence and fostering continued growth. The procurement method utilized is direct, which reduces barriers to entry for adept small and medium enterprises ready to step in and meet the increased demand.

## Notice

To provide Physical Activity by Referral in Somerset

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We originally required approximately 120 examinations/ summaries over the course of a year made up of fostering, kinship and connected persons assessments. This will now be increased due to unforeseen circumstances.

### 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 decision makers by [Add date]. 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/037456-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 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 | £170,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | EVERY MEDICAL LTD T/A FOSTERING MEDICALS; SOMERSET ACTIVITY AND SPORTS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 09:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037456-2026
- 19 Nov 2024 at 09:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037298-2024
- 28 Oct 2024 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034832-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.somerset,gov.uk
- http://www.somerset.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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