Provision of Mental Health Step-Up Services

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has modified the contract for the "Provision of Mental Health Step-Up Services" under the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contracting process reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract status being active. The contract, initially signed on 10th January 2023, was recently extended from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026.

The contract involves services to be delivered at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, in the UKK23 region, and covers residential health facilities services under the CPV code 85144000. The estimated contract value is GBP 1,487,273, with a contract period of 1080 days. The decision was overseen by the Service Director for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities with no conflicts of interest declared.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced with mental health care and residential health facilities. Companies like Rethink Mental Illness, which is already a supplier, demonstrate the scope for large-scale organisations to collaborate with public health authorities to deliver critical mental health services. The comprehensive requirements, including proactive service delivery, collaboration with clinical networks, individual care planning, and provision of necessary consumables, create a robust demand for well-rounded healthcare providers.

This contract is well-suited for businesses dedicated to offering flexible, adaptive, and patient-centred care within secure residential settings.