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title: "Provision of a Mental Health Crisis House in Somerset"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa49"
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# Provision of a Mental Health Crisis House in Somerset

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa49

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the final stages of awarding a contract for the provision of a Mental Health Crisis House in Somerset, specifically located in Taunton or Yeovil. This procurement process, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, follows an open procedure in the services category under the CPV code 85144000 for residential health facilities services. The contract period is set from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2028, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, and key dates include the standstill period ending at midnight on 11th August 2026. The total value of the contract is specified at £2,000,000 with an anticipated award to Rethink Mental Illness, a large-scale supplier.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in mental health services, residential care, and related support offerings. Companies with strengths in delivering care within a residential setting, especially those focusing on innovation, quality, integration, and social value, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also have a fair opportunity, given the evaluation criteria that prioritize quality and innovative approaches at 30% weight, alongside integration, collaboration, and service sustainability. Therefore, businesses that excel in improving access, reducing health inequalities, and offering sustainable services may find this project a valuable opportunity to expand their footprint within the health service sector in the UK.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of a Mental Health Crisis House in Somerset. The successful provider will proactively manage and deliver all care and support required, within a residential setting based in Taunton or Yeovil.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the provision of a Mental Health Crisis House in Somerset. The successful provider will proactively manage and deliver all care and support required, within a residential setting based in Taunton or Yeovil. Additional information: This is an intention to award notice under the PSR Competitive Process.
This contract is for an existing service, with an existing provider.
Contract start date: 1 December 2026
Contract end date: 30 November 2028

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions

Renewal: 2 x 12-month extension options to 30/11/30

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072556-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144000 - Residential health facilities services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072556-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051392-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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