Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
UK
Contact person: Carrie-Anne Hiscock
E-mail: servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKK23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
'Function Forward' Mental Health Programme
Reference number: CMH047
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85323000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Co-ordinated, multidisciplinary and biopsychosocial support for children and young people aged 12–18 with functional or complex presentations that significantly affect their daily functioning.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
200 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
Main site or place of performance:
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, TA1 5DA
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of Function Forward is to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary and biopsychosocial support for children and young people aged 12–18 with functional or complex presentations that significantly affect their daily functioning. The service will bring together paediatric, psychological and youth work expertise to develop a shared understanding of the young person’s symptoms, reduce uncertainty and agree a personalised care plan with the young person and their family.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made by 27 October 2026 via email to carrie-anne.hiscock@somersetft.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.<br/><br/>Quality and Innovation (30%) – Weighted highest to ensure the service continues to deliver safe, evidence-informed and person-centred care for children and young people with complex needs while supporting ongoing service development and improvement.<br/><br/>Value (20%) – Weighted to reflect the need for efficient use of resources, reduction of duplication and demonstration of sustainable benefits as the service expands across Somerset.<br/><br/>Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability (20%) – Weighted to emphasise the importance of effective multi-agency working and the development of a sustainable workforce and consistent county-wide pathways.<br/><br/>Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice (20%) – Weighted to support the expansion of services across Somerset, improving access for underserved communities and increasing choice for children, young people and their families.<br/><br/>Social Value (10%) – Weighted to recognise the additional community, workforce and wellbeing benefits delivered through local partnerships, whilst remaining secondary to the core service objectives.<br/><br/>Overall Justification – The weighting structure prioritises high-quality, safe and effective service delivery while maintaining a balanced focus on value, collaboration, sustainability and equitable access across Somerset.<br/><br/>Decision maker: Deputy Head of CAMHS and Paediatrics<br/>No conflicts of interest were identified.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Young Somerset
03363009
Unit 2, Suprema Estate, Bridgwater
Somerset
TA7 9LF
UK
NUTS: UKK23
Internet address(es)
URL: http://sryp.org.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 200 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
UK
E-mail: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/10/2026