Residential Rehabilitation Placement at Somewhere House - December 2024

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has awarded a contract for residential rehabilitation services at Somewhere House, located in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. This procurement process, categorised under rehabilitation services (CPV code 85312500), involves providing a 12-week residential rehabilitation placement for a service user, focusing on a 12-step detoxification service. The contract was signed on 10th December 2024, with direct award process B being utilised as the patient had a choice of providers.

This process was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames collaborated closely with the service user to determine the most suitable placement. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the rehabilitation and healthcare services sector, especially those specialising in residential rehabilitation and detoxification programmes.

Companies with existing service arrangements and capabilities to provide tailored rehabilitation programmes will find this procurement particularly fitting. The focus on patient choice and direct award underscores the importance of delivering high-quality, bespoke services. Small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer personalised and high-standard rehabilitation services are well-positioned to compete and grow through similar procurement opportunities.