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title: "In-Hospital Companion Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06819b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# In-Hospital Companion Service

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06819b

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, is overseeing a tender for the provision of the "In-Hospital Companion Service" within the services industry category. This procurement focuses on hospital and related services, taking place at Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital, and Trust Community Sites in the UKK23 region, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to Marie Curie under a direct procurement method described as below threshold without competition. The key dates for this contracting process include the active contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the contract signed on the 1st April 2026.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare, emotional support, and community services, to showcase their capabilities in supporting individuals during critical times. Businesses well-suited to this service are those that can provide companionship, emotional support, and practical assistance to individuals and their families. Organisations with experience in respite support or signposting to further resources may also find implementing similar services beneficial for growth, especially within the healthcare public service sector. Marie Curie, a large organisation recognised for their services to vulnerable individuals, demonstrates the potential impact and benefits associated with involvement in such initiatives.

## Notice

Provision of In-Hospital Companion Services. Provided at Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital and Trust Community Sites. Marie Curie provide their time to be with people who are dying or approaching the end of life; to accompany, advocate for and support them during this difficult and personal time. The In-hospital Companions can offer respite support, but more often they provide a friendly ear to individuals and families alike including: * Companionship and emotional support * Practical support * A break for families and carers and allow them to take a short break * Signposting to further support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033576-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 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 | £57,266 |

## 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 | MARIE CURIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 08:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033576-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033576-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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