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title: "Ubuntu Coaching"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d41"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# Ubuntu Coaching

Buyer: NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d41

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## Summary

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding the contract titled "Ubuntu Coaching" for health services, aimed at supporting High Intensity User patients in Somerset. The procurement method is a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, and the contract will begin on 1st April 2026, lasting for 12 months with an option to extend for a further year. The service, valued at £75,450, focuses on a holistic approach to patient care, offering virtual channels and home visits to promote resilience. Interested parties must present their representations by 9th March 2026, marking the start of the standstill period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those that excel in quality and innovation. The contract prioritises social value, collaboration, and service sustainability, which aligns with the aspirations of organisations focused on improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities. Firms with expertise in holistic coaching techniques will find this opportunity fitting to expand their footprint in Somerset and potentially secure an extension. The procurement process does not require prior publication, allowing streamlined access for capable providers to grow their business and strengthen community ties by addressing root causes of high attendances in healthcare facilities.

## Notice

Somerset Integrated Care Board is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider in accordance with the criteria outline in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The service will support High Intensity User (HIU) patients referred from agreed locations or through virtual channels, and will provide home visits where appropriate. Taking a holistic approach and working collaboratively with clients to identify root causes of high attendances and address these through coaching techniques that promote future resilience.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board ("the ICB") intents to award a contract to an existing provider, following a Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C The existing service will support High Intensity User (HIU) patients referred from agreed locations or through virtual channels, and will provide home visits where appropriate. Taking a holistic approach and working collaboratively with clients to identify root causes of high attendances and address these through coaching techniques that promote future resilience. The contract value is PS75,450. The contract will commence 1st April 2026 for 12 months expiring on the 31st of March 2027 with the option to extend for a further year. This notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

### 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 and The Procurement Act 2023 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 the relevant authority by 9th March 2026. 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/017451-2026 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,450 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA22 8HR |
| 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 | Brympton |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR SOMERSET (TRADING AS THRIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017451-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhssomerset.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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