---
title: "The Prescribing Observatory for Mental Health-UK"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648c1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-05"
---

# The Prescribing Observatory for Mental Health-UK

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648c1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Prescribing Observatory for Mental Health-UK" was undertaken by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority under the central government category. It is located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UK. The contract falls under the services industry category and was processed using a direct procurement method, described as a below-threshold transaction without competition. The tender has successfully advanced through to the award stage, with a contract period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028. A contract notice was published on 5 February 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in membership organisation services, particularly in the health sector. Given the nature of the procurement and its direct method, large-scale suppliers with a strong background in health-focused membership services, such as the Royal College of Psychiatrists, have successfully engaged in this contract. Businesses with expertise in similar service provisions could benefit from engaging in future opportunities under similar frameworks. The contract's value underscores the lucrative nature of public service-oriented projects and potential long-term partnerships with the NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

The Prescribing Observatory for Mental Health-UK Membership

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010404-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS (THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010404-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010404-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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