--- title: "Therapeutic OPMH+ Unit" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cbdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cbdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cbdc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-15" --- # Therapeutic OPMH+ Unit Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cbdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cbdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cbdc.json) ## Summary Somerset Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for establishing a "Therapeutic OPMH+ Unit" under the Health Care Services category, specifically focusing on residential nursing care services. The project, with an estimated budget of £2,500,000, aims to provide adaptive and flexible care to optimise health and wellbeing for individuals with dementia, located in the Langport area of Central Somerset. The process follows the Provider Selection Regime and the awarded contract will initially last one year, with potential extensions, bringing the maximum possible duration to three years. Interested providers must express their interest by contacting Stephen Barker at Somerset Council by 29th July 2026. This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for organisations skilled in residential nursing and mental health care services, particularly those experienced with dementia patients. It will appeal to service providers who can offer person-centred and innovative care solutions in a small, self-contained environment, supported by a skilled workforce. Companies that specialise in creating "Dementia Friendly Environments" and have experience working alongside multi-disciplinary teams would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Such businesses would benefit significantly from the contract’s potential three-year span, enabling them to solidify their presence in the healthcare industry within the region. ## Notice * A person-centred, adaptive, and flexible service that optimizes opportunities for health and wellbeing in later life. * A skilled workforce trained in line with the Newcastle Model, to develop understanding and interventions which reduce 1-1 support hours and improve wellbeing for people with dementia. * The provision of excellent care and support for people living with a dementia and presenting with complexity beyond that which can be managed in Somerset's broader health and social care offer. ### Lot Information Lot 1 * A person-centred, adaptive, and flexible service that optimizes opportunities for health and wellbeing in later life. * A skilled workforce trained in line with the Newcastle Model, to develop understanding and interventions which reduce 1-1 support hours and improve wellbeing for people with dementia. * The provision of excellent care and support for people living with a dementia and presenting with complexity beyond that which can be managed in Somerset's broader health and social care offer. Additional information: * A self-contained unit adjacent to or on site with a broader Dementia Nursing Mental Health service provision. * A small environment with up to 4 ensuite bedrooms. * A 'Dementia Friendly Environment' in line with Social Care Institute for Excellence best practice. * Communal living areas where group activities can be delivered, reducing the need for 1-1 support. * Accessible outside spaces, (garden/courtyard) to promote wellbeing. * A safe environment which allows people living with a dementia to walk with purpose. * Registered with CQC to deliver support to those aged up to and over 65 years old, those living with a dementia and or a mental health need. * Quiet zones to facilitate one to one support, meditation and solitary or passive activities. 4 OPMH+ of 4 beds in the Langport area provided within one unit that is set up and staffed with a skilled mental health reablement workforce as well as working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team co located within the unit. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066718-2026 | | 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 | 15 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 - 85144100 - Residential nursing care services - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2026 at 11:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066718-2026 ## 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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