Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Somerset Council
County Hall, The Crescent
Taunton
TA14DY
UK
Contact person: Stephen Barker
Telephone: +44 7766526294
E-mail: stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk
NUTS: UKK23
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.somerset.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Intermediate Care Pathway 2 - bed based
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85144100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
For the purpose of this model the term 'intermediate care' is used to describe services in the community that provide short term period of stabilisation, assessment, and reablement with the view to maximising a person's independence and, where possible, keep them at home. The Pathway 2 model is supported within a Nursing Home setting.
Intermediate care services can either:
a) provide support to people who are medically optimised following an acute episode of care: or
b) provide support to people in the community who are in danger of needing an acute episode of care if an intermediate health or reablement intervention is not provided. This is referred to in this document as 'diversion', as it diverts people away from needing an acute hospital.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
14 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Intermediate Care Pathway 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
Main site or place of performance:
Glastonbury within a 2 mile radius of West Mendip Community Hospital
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the purpose of this model the term 'intermediate care' is used to describe services in the community that provide short term period of stabilisation, assessment, and reablement with the view to maximising a person's independence and, where possible, keep them at home. The Pathway 2 model is supported within a Nursing Home setting.
Intermediate care services can either:
a) provide support to people who are medically optimised following an acute episode of care; or
b) provide support to people in the community who are in danger of needing an acute episode of care if an intermediate health or reablement intervention is not provided. This is referred to in this document as 'diversion', as it diverts people away from needing an acute hospital.
II.2.14) Additional information
Somerset Council requires a Nursing Home in the Glastonbury area within a 2 mile radius of West Mendip Community Hospital with a capacity of up to 10 beds, provided within one unit that is set up and staffed with a skilled reablement workforce as well as working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team co located within the unit.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Intermediate Care Pathway 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85144100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
Main site or place of performance:
Martock
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the purpose of this model the term 'intermediate care' is used to describe services in the community that provide short term period of stabilisation, assessment, and reablement with the view to maximising a person's independence and, where possible, keep them at home. The Pathway 2 model is supported within a Nursing Home setting.
Intermediate care services can either:
a) provide support to people who are medically optimised following an acute episode of care; or
b) provide support to people in the community who are in danger of needing an acute episode of care if an intermediate health or reablement intervention is not provided. This is referred to in this document as 'diversion', as it diverts people away from needing an acute hospital.
II.2.14) Additional information
Somerset Council requires a Older People Mental Health Dementia Nursing care home in the Martock area with a capacity of 6 beds, and provided within one unit that is set up and staffed with a skilled reablement workforce as well as working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team co located within the unit.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Intermediate Care Pathway 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85144100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
Main site or place of performance:
Yeovil within a 2 mile radius of Yeovil District Hospital
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the purpose of this model the term 'intermediate care' is used to describe services in the community that provide short term period of stabilisation, assessment, and reablement with the view to maximising a person's independence and, where possible, keep them at home. The Pathway 2 model is supported within a Nursing Home setting.
Intermediate care services can either:
a) provide support to people who are medically optimised following an acute episode of care; or
b) provide support to people in the community who are in danger of needing an acute episode of care if an intermediate health or reablement intervention is not provided. This is referred to in this document as 'diversion', as it diverts people away from needing an acute hospital.
II.2.14) Additional information
Somerset Council requires a Nursing care home in the Yeovil area and within a 2 mile radius of Yeovil District Hospital with a capacity of up to 10 beds, provided within one unit that is set up and staffed with a skilled reablement workforce as well as working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team co located within the unit.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Intermediate Care Pathway 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85144100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
Main site or place of performance:
Taunton within a 2 mile radius of Musgrove Park Hospital
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the purpose of this model the term 'intermediate care' is used to describe services in the community that provide short term period of stabilisation, assessment, and reablement with the view to maximising a person's independence and, where possible, keep them at home. The Pathway 2 model is supported within a Nursing Home setting.
Intermediate care services can either:
a) provide support to people who are medically optimised following an acute episode of care; or
b) provide support to people in the community who are in danger of needing an acute episode of care if an intermediate health or reablement intervention is not provided. This is referred to in this document as 'diversion', as it diverts people away from needing an acute hospital.
II.2.14) Additional information
Somerset Council requires a Nursing care home in the Taunton area within a 2 mile radius of Musgrove Park Hospital, with a capacity of up to 20 beds, provided within one unit that is set up and staffed with a skilled reablement workforce as well as working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team co located within the unit.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/09/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Award decision-makers:
Iona Brimson - Head of Service Older People and Intermediate Care - Commissioning
Tiffany Cantrell-Warren - Service Manager - Intermediate Care
The intention is to award a contract per Lot to 4 separate providers using the most suitable provider process for a period of 1 year plus the option to extend for another 1 + 1 (potential maximum contract length 3 years)
If you believe your organisation should be considered for provision of this service, please email stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk by the deadline of 29.07.2026.
For more information on the Most Suitable Provider Process, please see https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/the-provider-selection-regime-statutory-guidance/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/07/2026