---
title: "Specialist Short Stay beds for the purposes of rehabilitation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c3b0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-03"
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# Specialist Short Stay beds for the purposes of rehabilitation

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c3b0

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## Summary

Somerset Council is planning a procurement process for specialist short stay beds focused on rehabilitation services, primarily for individuals with physical health conditions. These services are intended to provide transitional care in a residential setting within Somerset, ensuring wheelchair accessibility to nearby town centres. This process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the contract is expected to be awarded via the most suitable provider process. This tender, classified under CPV code 85312500, has an estimated value of £728,280 and is critical for the procurement of crucial rehabilitation services. The initial tender stage is set with a deadline for expressions of interest by 17 July 2026, with further information anticipated on 3 August 2026.

This procurement opportunity from Somerset Council presents a significant growth potential for businesses specializing in healthcare, particularly those offering rehabilitation and transitional care services. Given the specific requirement for accessible residential facilities, companies with capabilities in adaptive infrastructure and specialised health support are well-positioned to compete. The focus on a Provider Selection Regime implies that organisations with comprehensive service offerings and the ability to demonstrate value beyond price may have an advantage. This tender not only opens doors for local providers in Somerset but also for regional businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Rehabilitative support in relation to individuals physical health conditions (including stays for those with long term conditions) in a residential care environment, thereby also giving their carers a break, and as step-down from people who are being discharged from hospital. The location must be within the administrative boundaries of Somerset Council and have a wheelchair accessible route to a town centre of no more than 1.5 miles in order to support people to independently access local amenities as part of their rehabilitation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The length of stay in these block beds will vary by individual needs and circumstances, but will aways be time limited and someone would only be referred if they required the specialised rehabilitative support that they provide

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062909-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £728,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 14:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062909-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.somerset.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/the-provider-selection-regime-statutory-guidance/

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