Scope
Description
Lot 1 Residential Care Specification
Lot 2 Dementia Residential Care Specification
Lot 3 General Nursing Care Specification
Lot 4 OPMH Specification (Older Persons Mental Health)
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK23 - Somerset
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 September 2025
Engagement process description
Engagement on the draft specifications for each Lot
Engagement events in relation to the procurement process
Dates and locations of events to be confirmed
Contact: stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
20 October 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGC-1434-MQPJ
County Hall, The Crescent
Taunton
TA1 4DY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Steve Barker
Email: commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Website: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government