Reablement Service (Intermediate Care - Pathway 1) in Somerset - Discharge to Admission (D2A)

Description: Pathway 1 in Somerset is the Discharge to Assess (D2A) service and is the route for all supported discharges back to usual place of residence, excluding fast tracked End of Life. The Discharge to Assess model ensures no assessment for ongoing care happens in an acute hospital setting but happens in a person's usual place of residence instead. This enables speedy discharge and prevents the overprovision of long-term care. The ethos of the service is to provide high quality personalised reablement, to be outcome focused, and to enhance what the Individual can do themselves or with help from their support network.

Summary: Somerset Council has announced the award of contracts for the Reablement Service (Intermediate Care - Pathway 1), covering areas in Somerset, including Mendip, South Somerset, Sedgemoor, West Somerset, and Taunton. This service focuses on assisting in discharges back to usual residence while providing outcome-focused reablement to prevent long-term care overprovision. The procurement process, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilised an open procedure with contracts awarded on 24 December 2025. The total lifetime value for the awarded lots is £62,160,000, with services starting from 1 June 2026 and extending until 31 May 2031. The project is classified under Health and Social Work Services, taking place within the UKK23 region.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Description: Somerset Council seeks a single supplier to deliver Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for Somerset Council and affiliated schools.

Summary: Somerset Council is seeking a supplier for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), targeting the needs of the Council and its affiliated schools. This tender, identified as EPRO1000374, is currently in the tender stage. The process follows an open procurement method under the "Below threshold - open competition" category with a primary focus on services related to office-support and health services. The tender is open to submissions until 12:00 PM on 16th January 2026. The project is valued at £140,000 with a gross amount of £168,000, and it is designed to be delivered within the region of the United Kingdom.

Corporate Cleaning Contract 2026

Description: Somerset Council seeks a single supplier to deliver a comprehensive corporate cleaning service across its premises. The contract covers routine daily cleaning, touch-point sanitisation, periodic deep cleans, and ad-hoc specialist cleans on a optional basis. Services must maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation, support health and safety compliance, and ensure business continuity.

Summary: Somerset Council is inviting tenders for a comprehensive corporate cleaning contract, titled "Corporate Cleaning Contract 2026," with the primary industry category classified under cleaning services (CPV code 90910000). This open procurement process, above threshold, seeks a single supplier to ensure high standards of hygiene across various council premises located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is currently active, with applications closing on 29th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. The awarded contract will run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030, emphasizing the need for maintaining business continuity as well as health and safety compliance. The initial tender was published on 22nd December 2025 and recently amended on the same day, affirming its active status.

Corporate Cleaning Contract 2026

Description: Somerset Council seeks a single supplier to deliver a comprehensive corporate cleaning service across its premises. The contract covers routine daily cleaning, touch-point sanitisation, periodic deep cleans, and ad-hoc specialist cleans on a optional basis. Services must maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation, support health and safety compliance, and ensure business continuity.

Summary: Somerset Council is inviting tenders for a comprehensive corporate cleaning contract, titled "Corporate Cleaning Contract 2026," with the primary industry category classified under cleaning services (CPV code 90910000). This open procurement process, above threshold, seeks a single supplier to ensure high standards of hygiene across various council premises located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is currently active, with applications closing on 29th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. The awarded contract will run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030, emphasizing the need for maintaining business continuity as well as health and safety compliance. The initial tender was published on 22nd December 2025 and recently amended on the same day, affirming its active status.

Corporate Cleaning Contract 2026

Description: Somerset Council seeks a single supplier to deliver a comprehensive corporate cleaning service across its premises. The contract covers routine daily cleaning, touch-point sanitisation, periodic deep cleans, and ad-hoc specialist cleans on a optional basis. Services must maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation, support health and safety compliance, and ensure business continuity.

Summary: Somerset Council has initiated an open procurement process for a "Corporate Cleaning Contract 2026," seeking a single supplier to provide comprehensive cleaning services across its facilities. The contract encompasses routine cleaning, touch-point sanitisation, periodic deep cleans, and optional specialist cleans. This procurement, valued at £5,750,000, is above the procurement threshold and focuses on maintaining high hygiene standards. The tender is in the 'active' stage, with the submission deadline set for 29th January 2026. The cleaning services fall under the "Cleaning and sanitation services" category and will be executed in the region UKK23, United Kingdom. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st August 2026 and can be extended up to July 2030, subject to performance.

Switchgear Replacement - Duchess Building (Musgrove Park Hospital)

Description: The Trust is seeking a specialist electrical contractor to complete the replacement of the electrical sub-mains in the Duchess building at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. The Duchess building opened in 1995 and recently the Trust has been undergoing electrical infrastructure replacement to bring the electrical distribution in line with current regulation of the back of EICR inspections. Now the local distribution boards have been replaced the next stage of the work is to replace the electrical sub-mains throughout the building.

Summary: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the replacement of electrical sub-mains in the Duchess Building at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. This project is part of an ongoing upgrade to align with current electrical regulations. Interested parties can submit their tenders until 28th January 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 21st January 2026. The tender is within the works category, specifically for electrical installation work, and involves a contract valued at approximately £1.2 million GBP. The procurement process is open competition below the threshold, and submissions are to be made electronically via the Atamis e-tendering portal, with the contract expected to commence on 19th February 2026.

A comprehensive IT Managed Service

Description: Taunton Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced suppliers capable of providing strategic guidance, technical support, and managed services to submit tenders for the provision of a comprehensive IT Managed Service to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient IT operations. The Council currently operates within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with approximately 62 laptop users and 43 mobile users (20 of which are elected members). We are distributed across 2 sites, Deane House (TA1 1HE) and Trafalgar House (TA1 5LY). The Council currently hosts no on-premises servers.

Summary: Taunton Town Council is seeking to procure a comprehensive IT Managed Service, inviting qualified suppliers to provide strategic guidance, technical support, and managed services to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient IT operations. Focusing on IT services under CPV category 72000000, the procurement process is currently at the tender stage with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 20th January 2026 and submission of enquiries by 13th January 2026. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing electronic submissions and requires adherence to UK GDPR and NCSC standards. This procurement, valued at £300,000, will serve approximately 62 laptop and 43 mobile users across two sites in Taunton. Contract commencement is set for 1st April 2026, extending till 31st March 2030.

Collett Park Gateway

Description: The Collett Park Gateway project is an opportunity to reconfigure the park's western gateway making a fresh and exciting contribution to the town. Shepton Mallet Town Council (SMTC) wish to appoint a design team to work collaboratively to bring imaginative, sustainable design to this pivotal site. Improving the arrival to this important public park will enhance users experience and attract greater footfall to the park year round, serving a growing local population. It will provide an attractive cafe and amenities with good indoor, outdoor connectivity between spaces. It will improve accessibly and active travel connections marking the beginning of the extended Strawberry Line the cycle route and multi user path to Wells and Clevedon. The project is led by a working party of Town Councillors and should continue (read more...)

Summary: The Collett Park Gateway project presents a significant opportunity for the transformation of the park's western entrance in Shepton Mallet. This initiative, led by Shepton Mallet Town Council, aims to rejuvenate the area with imaginative and sustainable design, enhancing the arrival experience to the park and encouraging greater footfall throughout the year. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with key deadlines including the submission of expressions of interest due by 9th January 2026, followed by interviews scheduled between 16th to 20th February 2026. The project is categorised under architectural services and is subject to an open, competitive flexible procedure. Delivery is expected across various regions in the United Kingdom, with a forecasted budget grossing up to £1,000,000. The project seeks to appoint a design team in early 2026, with the anticipated start on site in 2027. This marks an essential development for economic regeneration, health and well-being promotion, and active travel connections — notably marking the start of the extended Strawberry Line cycle route connecting Wells and Clevedon.

Gasson's Lane Playground Installation

Description: Supply and installation of new play equipment (ages from 2 - 14 years) including play area surfacing. The principal focus of the new play equipment is imagination and inclusivity, providing play items for 2-14-year-old age group. The Council is seeking a play area which incorporates imagination, challenge, and excitement for the target age group. The list of play equipment items is intentionally generic by description, allowing Contractors to use their innovation and experience from within their own organisations and product ranges. The Council is content with a range of materials to be use. The Council would seek to see the use of sustainable or environmentally friendly products which are durable in nature.

Summary: Somerton Town Council invites tenders for the installation of playground equipment at Gasson's Lane, aiming to enhance imagination and inclusivity for children aged 2 to 14. This project falls under the category of works and involves the supply and installation of play equipment along with playground surfacing to encourage outdoor play. Located in Somerton, UK, the procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open competition procurement method, capped under the below-threshold rule. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 27 January 2026, with initial inquiries closing on 16 January 2026. The tender is guided by UK legal standards, specifically the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation, ensuring compliance with the required statutory framework.

NHSE1097 - Health Visitor Vaccination Pathfinder Project - MSP

Description: North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England and is working for and on behalf of NHS England (North East and Yorkshire) and NHS England South West (the Relevant Authorities) who intend to follow the MSP process to award contracts for the provision of Health Visitor Vaccination Pathfinder Project to enhance Routine Childhood Immunisation uptake for 0-5 years in the following areas: * Lot 1 - North East Lincolnshire * Lot 2 - Hull and East Riding * Lot 3 - Somerset The Health and Social Care Act 2012 set out a Local Authority's statutory responsibility for commissioning public health services for children and young people aged 0 to 19 years, this includes the requirement for Local Authority's to commission 0 (read more...)

Summary: The Health Visitor Vaccination Pathfinder Project, initiated by NHS England North East and Yorkshire and NHS England South West, is currently in the planning stage. The procurement process is hosted by North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) and seeks to enhance routine childhood immunisation uptake for 0-5 years in North East Lincolnshire, Hull and East Riding, and Somerset. Designated as a service under the healthcare industry category, the planned contract start date is 01 February 2026, with expressions of interest and submissions due by 05 January 2026. The contracts span an initial 14-month term, with further possible extensions contingent on funding and performance. Providers must hold a commissioned Health Visitor Service Contract with the Local Authority to participate. The procurement is managed electronically. Business growth opportunities through this tender are significant for providers of health services, especially those already involved in local Health Visitor Services. Successful engagement in this project allows businesses to expand their capabilities in delivering health services for children, enhancing public health initiatives. Suitable enterprises will possess proven expertise in quality and innovation in health services, integration and sustainability, reducing health inequalities, and providing value and social value. The procurement process is governed by the NHS Provider Selection Regime 2023, favouring qualified partners ready to comply with NHS Standard Contract requirements.