Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Somerset Council
County Hall, The Crescent
Taunton
TA14DY
Contact
Stephen Barker
stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK23 - Somerset
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Trauma Informed Service: Support to Adults facing Homelessness and Multiple Exclusions in Somerset
Reference number
EPRO1000309
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This specialised support service is aimed at adults facing multiple disadvantages, barriers to housing, and other health and social care services. It emphasises a trauma-informed approach and the importance of collaboration with various agencies to enhance support for individuals. The provider of the service will also be invited to actively participate in future development of services and their design.
Service Scope: The service provides flexible support to adults over 18 with multiple exclusions and challenges associated to their mental health issues, substance misuse, dealing with the criminal justice system which consequently means that they are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,990,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This specialised support service is aimed at adults facing multiple disadvantages, barriers to housing, and other health and social care services. It emphasises a trauma-informed approach and the importance of collaboration with various agencies to enhance support for individuals. The provider of the service will also be invited to actively participate in future development of services and their design.
Service Scope: The service provides flexible support to adults over 18 with multiple exclusions and challenges associated to their mental health issues, substance misuse, dealing with the criminal justice system which consequently means that they are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Potential for renewals of up to 24 months. Maximum contract length 7 years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
See tender pack
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
22 October 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
23 October 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit