---
title: "Connect to Work - Mental Health Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06711b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# Connect to Work - Mental Health Support

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06711b

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Connect to Work - Mental Health Support" has been completed. This contract was managed by Somerset Council, a sub-central government authority located in Taunton, United Kingdom, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method was direct, which means it was below the competition threshold, involving a straightforward award procedure. The process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services aimed at preparing disadvantaged individuals for the Connect to Work programme. The award date was 23rd March 2026, with the contract active until 31st August 2026, valued at £36,000 gross.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialised in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in mental health support. The "Connect to Work" project is designed to help disadvantaged individuals, meaning businesses that can offer targeted support and guidance will find this contract beneficial for growth. The involvement of SOMERSET ACTIVITY AND SPORTS PARTNERSHIP as the supplier indicates that organisations with a background in health activities and outreach programmes are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the health services sector should consider participating in similar procurements to leverage their capabilities and expand their market presence.

## Notice

To provide specialist mental health support to disadvantage individuals in preparation for eligibility to the Connect to Work programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026137-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOMERSET ACTIVITY AND SPORTS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026137-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026137-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sasp.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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