Provision of a Mixed Inpatient and Community Rehabilitation Service

The contracting process, initiated by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to a modification under the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The subject of procurement is the "Provision of a Mixed Inpatient and Community Rehabilitation Service," categorized under "community health services" (CPV code 85323000). This service is to be delivered at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UK (region UKK23).

The procurement involves contract modifications, with an active contract extension starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The primary procurement stage is focused on the contract and award updates, and the contract's total value amounts to £2,000,000. The decision-making authority is the Service Director for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.

This contract modification offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in healthcare services and mental health care provision. Businesses that specialize in community rehabilitation services stand a good chance of being competitive in this tender, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Rethink Mental Illness, which has already been awarded part of the contract. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing a wide range of businesses to potentially benefit from the services tailored to address moderate to severe mental illnesses.

Prospective bidders should ensure their services align with the flexible and proactive model envisioned by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to enhance their chances of success.