Contract

Community Investigation Hubs

• SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-022615

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06690e

Published 12 March 2026, 7:19pm

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Contents

one. Contracting authority Press escape key to exit two. Object (13 lots)
- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Chard, Ilminster and Langport
- Lot 2. South West Somerset
- Lot 3. South East Somerset
- Lot 4. Taunton Central
- Lot 5. West Somerset
- Lot 6. Taunton Deane West
- Lot 7. Yeovil
- Lot 8. West Mendip
- Lot 9. Central Mendip
- Lot 10. Frome
- Lot 11. Tone Valley
- Lot 12. Bridgwater
- Lot 13. North Sedgemoor
four. Procedure five. Award of contract (13)
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six. Complementary information

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one.1) Name and addresses

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Musgrove Park Hospital

Taunton

TA15DA

Contact

Nicky Keeble

Email

servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

RH5

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health

Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Community Investigation Hubs

Reference number

CLIN086

two.1.2) Main CPV code

Community health services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Community Investigation Hubs form part of the network of Community Diagnostic Centres in Somerset with the aim of offering patients a wide range of diagnostic tests closer to home and greater choice as to where and how they are undertaken, reducing the need for hospital visits and potentially expediting the start of treatment.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £3,050,159

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Chard, Ilminster and Langport

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £271,813

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

South West Somerset

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £214,495

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

South East Somerset

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £168,903

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Taunton Central

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £303,392

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

West Somerset

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £211,204

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Taunton Deane West

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £170,322

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Yeovil

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £372,348

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

West Mendip

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £257,219

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Central Mendip

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £162,194

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Frome

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £184,643

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Tone Valley

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £192,684

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Bridgwater

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £288,585

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

North Sedgemoor

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £252,357

The contract dates are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below

• The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations 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. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ariel Healthcare

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

L85030

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £271,813

Total value of the contract/lot: £271,813

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Symphony Healthcare Services

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

Companies House

06633460

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £214,495

Total value of the contract/lot: £214,495

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Millbrook Surgery

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

L85040

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £168,903

Total value of the contract/lot: £168,903

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

St James Medical Centre

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

G82041

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £303,392

Total value of the contract/lot: £303,392

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Somerset Healthcare

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

WMSNH

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £211,204

Total value of the contract/lot: £211,204

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wellington Medical Centre

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

L85012

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £170,322

Total value of the contract/lot: £170,322

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Oaklands Surgery

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

L85064

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £372,348

Total value of the contract/lot: £372,348

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wells Health Centre

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

L85002

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £257,219

Total value of the contract/lot: £257,219

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mendip Country Practice

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

L85046

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £162,194

Total value of the contract/lot: £162,194

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Frome Medical Practice

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

L85008

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £184,643

Total value of the contract/lot: £184,643

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lyngford Park Surgery

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

L85062

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £192,684

Total value of the contract/lot: £192,684

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Taunton Road Medical Centre

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

L85042

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £288,585

Total value of the contract/lot: £288,585

Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Cheddar Medical Centre

Somerset

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

L85011

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £252,357

Total value of the contract/lot: £252,357

Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. These contracts have been awarded under 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 decision makers were: Programme Director - Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Programme Somerset ICS Diagnostics Lead

No conflicts of interest were declared among decision makers.

The key criteria were weighted as follows:

25% quality and Innovation

15% Value

25% Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability

25% Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice

10% Social value

The highest weightings have been applied to ensure a high quality, safe and effective services that are fully integrated in the healthcare system and that provide improved access, reduce health inequalities and facilitate chouse. These are the most important elements of the service.

Value for money is also an important element to ensure the service can be provided to as many patients as possible to minimise waiting times.

The rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria:

The existing suppliers are experienced services providers with a proven track record, and they are highly likely to be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Taunton

Country

United Kingdom