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title: "Provision of Live music on wards at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06621a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Provision of Live music on wards at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06621a

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking a procurement process for the "Provision of Live music on wards at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital." This initiative, categorized within the entertainment services industry, aims to enrich the hospital experience through live musical performances. The procurement, led by the central government public authority, is in the award and contract stage following a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 2nd March 2026, with its period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, and involves services provided by Live Music Now Limited. The awarded supplier will deliver 24 musical sessions annually at each hospital, enhancing patient experiences. The hospitals are located in Taunton and Yeovil, United Kingdom, within the UKK23 region. The total contract value is £17,366 excluding VAT, substantial for this service scope, and the award remains active.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering professional entertainment services tailored to healthcare settings. Companies specializing in musical engagements or those with experience collaborating with healthcare facilities would find this contract particularly relevant. The planned visits by Live Music Now Limited set a high standard for professional musical performances, indicating that future tender opportunities may favour entities with established expertise and creative networking capabilities within institutional care environments. Businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in healthcare or seeking partnerships within the public sector can leverage these foundations to create impactful, therapeutic engagements. Therefore, small to medium-sized enterprises, especially those outside the traditional medical supply industry yet within the entertainment domain, could view similar initiatives as stepping stones for future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of Live music on wards at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. The aim of the programme is to improve the experience of being in hospitals through access to musical opportunities. Live Music Now to book musicians to visit Yeovil District Hospital & Musgrove Park Hospital - each site receiving 1 visit per fortnight (24 per site over the year) for 3 hours. Live Music Now will select professional musicians with appropriate experience to deliver the sessions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019485-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,366 |

## 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 | LIVE MUSIC NOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019485-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019485-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.livemusicnow.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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