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WID-Easy Somerset Pilot

Description: Provision of a full end to end testing service, including sampling kit supply, sample transport, and result reporting.

Summary: The procurement process for the "WID-Easy Somerset Pilot" project involves the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as the buyer, focusing on gynaecological hospital services in Taunton, Somerset, with a location classified under UKK23. This process is currently in the award stage, following the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded on 19 March 2025 and is set to run from March 2026 to April 2027. The project, with a lifetime value of £435,000, encompasses a complete end-to-end testing service, including kit supply, sample transport, and result reporting.

Housing management system

Description: Homes in Somerset and Somerset Council are reviewing their current housing management solutions to enable a procurement exercise to take place if it is discovered that there have been sufficient IT advancements in the housing solution market to benefit from a new tender being issued. At this stage it is anticipated that an open market tender will be released in the future but we reserve the right to cancel this process if the market is unable to provide sufficient enhancements to the current solution that is used. This early market engagement activity will give suppliers an opportunity to showcase to HIS/SC what can be achieved

Summary: Homes in Somerset Limited, in collaboration with Somerset Council, is currently in the planning stage for a potential tender focused on the development of a new housing management system. This endeavour falls under the industry categories of software package and information systems, as well as IT services such as consulting and software development. The initiative is set within the region of South West England (UKK23). As part of the planning stage, pre-market engagement has commenced to assess recent advancements in IT solutions that could enhance current housing management solutions. Supplier demonstrations are scheduled throughout March, following a preliminary engagement deadline of 23rd February 2026. Interested parties were advised to express their interest by acquiring documentation through contact with Homes in Somerset, with further updates set to appear on the designated procurement portal.

Education Traded Services Platform - Market Engagement

Description: Somerset Council offer a variety of traded services to schools and other education providers. These services are sold as packages, resources and training courses that customers can purchase from an online store. This is managed by a team who sit under Education Operations within the Education department. We effectively require a B2B E-commerce platform that can host the following: 1. Online store for trading products and services 2. Administer training and event bookings 3. Upload and distribute resources 4. Manage communications with schools by way of newsletters, bulletins and targeted messaging 5. Public facing website 6. User management 7. Ability to report on processes listed above For the current ordering period, there have been more than 13,000 purchases from over 1,600 customers that relate to 90 traded services.

Summary: Somerset Council is currently in the planning phase of a public procurement process for the "Education Traded Services Platform - Market Engagement." This opportunity falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with a specific regional focus on the South West of England (UKK23). Key dates for interested parties include the deadline to express interest by 20th March 2026. The council has published a preliminary market engagement notice to gather interest and input from potential suppliers, particularly those capable of delivering a B2B e-commerce platform that meets a range of educational service needs. The project is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026 and may extend until June 2032, providing a substantial engagement period for successful bidders.

Community audiology screening and referral service and hearing aid support service

Description: The service will provide: Volunteer led hearing aid support service across Somerset care homes Volunteer led community hearing aid support service Build a self-referral portal that includes a hearing test inbuilt

Summary: The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a community audiology screening and referral programme, combined with hearing aid support services. This initiative focuses on volunteer-led services across Somerset care homes, as well as a community hearing aid support service. Additionally, a self-referral portal with an integrated hearing test will be developed. Classified under community health services, this procurement involves the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with the awarding decision planned under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Set within the region of UKK23, the future notice date for this tender is 31 March 2026, with an estimated contract value of £142,000.

Drug and Alcohol Case Management System (CMS)

Description: Somerset Drug and Alcohol Services are commissioned by Somerset Council and provided by Turning Point. They provide an all age, cross county specialist drug and alcohol specialist treatment service for Somerset. They work out of 3 hubs and provide outreach to community hubs and other sites. They provide additional specialist services for specific groups, for example rough sleepers, people involved in the criminal justice system, young people and their families. They work closely with other health and related services.

Summary: Somerset Council is initiating a procurement process focused on the Drug and Alcohol Case Management System (CMS), a software and information system designed to support the Somerset Drug and Alcohol Services. Scheduled within the planning stage, this process looks to engage the market with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 13th March 2026. The programme caters to all ages across the Somerset region, offering specialist services through three hubs, including support for groups such as rough sleepers and those in the criminal justice system. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest for potential involvement beginning from February 2027, with the contract potentially extending to January 2032. The procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, crucial for ensuring effective service delivery throughout the community.

Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service

Description: The service is a counselling service to support parents after the loss of an unborn baby or very young baby, either through illness or early termination. The service provides counselling from trained staff and accepts referrals from individuals and couples. It provides flexible access to accommodate language, hearing or cultural needs. It offers support throughout pregnancy after loss and to healthcare staff involved in traumatic cases.

Summary: The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage for a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for the provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling services. Located in Somerset, the service aims to support parents who have lost an unborn or very young baby due to illness or early termination, offering counselling from trained professionals. The procurement falls under the health services industry category and is valued at £51,000. Communication regarding the tender is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, and decision-makers for this award will include Bereavement Lead Midwives.

CA17290 - Learner Finds

Description: Learner Finds - Recruitment of 19+ Learners To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17290. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17290 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Summary: The current procurement process titled "CA17290 - Learner Finds" is actively managed by the University Centre Somerset College Group. This tender involves the recruitment of learners aged 19 and above within the advertising and marketing services sector, with specific focus on marketing, direct marketing, and recruitment services. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting suitable businesses to compete for this opportunity. Key dates include the tender period closing on 2nd April 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The service will be delivered across various geographical locations, including the United Kingdom and worldwide.

Learner Finds

Description: Learner Finds - Recruitment of 19+ Learners for Distanced Learning Courses

Summary: The University Centre Somerset College Group is inviting tenders for the recruitment of 19+ learners for distanced learning courses under the project titled "Learner Finds." This procurement, classified as a public undertaking, falls within the advertising, marketing, and recruitment services industry category. Located in Somerset, United Kingdom, the tender is currently in the active stage, with an enquiry period ending on 20th March 2026, followed by the tender period concluding on 2nd April 2026. It employs an open procurement method, encouraging wide participation. Interested parties should register via MultiQuote to access submission details electronically.

UKHO Maritime/Geospatial Software Development and Support Services - DPS 2.0

Description: The UKHO are looking for suppliers to work alongside our business and technology teams to carry out support of existing software and to design, build and support new software and cloud-based capabilities to enhance UKHO's products and services primarily in the maritime/geospatial sector.

Summary: The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), based in Taunton, United Kingdom, invites tenders for the provision of maritime/geospatial software development and support services under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) 2.0. This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement process is at the tender update stage as of 23 February 2026, with the contract duration amended to 76 months. Potential suppliers are expected to align and work alongside UKHO's business and technology teams to enhance existing software and develop new cloud-based solutions.

UKHO Maritime/Geospatial Software Development and Support Services - DPS 2.0

Description: Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system Instead of: Duration in months 48 Read: Duration in months 76 Place of text to be modified: II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system Instead of: Duration in months 48 Read: Duration in months 76 The UKHO are looking for suppliers to work alongside our business and technology teams to carry out support of existing software and to design, build and support new software and cloud-based capabilities to enhance UKHO's products and services primarily in the maritime/geospatial sector.

Summary: The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is actively seeking suppliers for its Maritime/Geospatial Software Development and Support Services under the DPS 2.0 initiative. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage as of 23 February 2026, following its initial publication on 14 October 2022. The process employs a selective, restricted procedure within the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. With a contract value of £4,000,000, the project is set to span from 18 November 2022 to 17 November 2026, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).