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Published 12 Mar 2026, 19:19 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Community Investigation Hubs · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)

13 lotsServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competitionSME suitable
Sectors: Health & Social Care (85) Delivery: South West (UKK23)
Awarded value£3,050,15913 contracts · exc. VAT
Awarded 12 Mar 2026no call for competition
Awarded to Ariel Healthcare +9 more10 awards

What is being bought13 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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.

CPV: Community health services

Lots and requirements (13)Procurement structure

13 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Chard, Ilminster and LangportCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services
Lot #2South West SomersetCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services
Lot #3South East SomersetCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services
Lot #4Taunton CentralCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services
Lot #5West SomersetCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services
Lot #6Taunton Deane WestCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services
Lot #7YeovilCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services
Lot #8West MendipCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services
Lot #9Central MendipCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services
Lot #10FromeCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services
Lot #11Tone ValleyCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services
Lot #12BridgwaterCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services
Lot #13North SedgemoorCancelled

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

Delivery: South West
85323000 Community health services

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
12 Mar 2026, 19:19 GMT
Last source update
19 May 2026, 17:23 BST
Authority reference
CLIN086
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-045922
Classification (CPV)
Community health services
Delivery area
South West (UKK23)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06690e Find a Tender
Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

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.

Publisher note: 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.

Notice history

2 releases on Find a Tender
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextVI.3—This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. The date of contract awar…

1 amendment published without a description.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 13
Awarded value £3,050,15913 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 11 from SMEs
Contracts signed 13latest 12 Mar 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Not linked to a lot10 awards
Ariel HealthcareSME£271,813 †—Awarded
Frome Medical PracticeSME£184,643 †—Awarded
Lyngford Park SurgerySME£192,684 †—Awarded
Taunton Road Medical CentreSME£288,585 †—Awarded
Cheddar Medical CentreSME£252,357 †—Awarded
Symphony Healthcare Services£214,495 †—Awarded
Millbrook SurgerySME£168,903 †—Awarded
St James Medical CentreSME£303,392 †—Awarded
West Somerset HealthcareSME£211,204 †—Awarded
Wellington Medical CentreSME£170,322 †—Awarded

3 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracts

  • Contract 022615-2026-1 · Ariel HealthcareSME

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £271,813
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022615-2026-10 · Frome Medical PracticeSME

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £184,643
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022615-2026-11 · Lyngford Park SurgerySME

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £192,684
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022615-2026-12 · Taunton Road Medical CentreSME

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £288,585
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022615-2026-13 · Cheddar Medical CentreSME

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £252,357
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022615-2026-2 · Symphony Healthcare Services

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £214,495
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022615-2026-3 · Millbrook SurgerySME

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £168,903
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022615-2026-4 · St James Medical CentreSME

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £303,392
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022615-2026-5 · West Somerset HealthcareSME

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £211,204
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022615-2026-6 · Wellington Medical CentreSME

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £170,322
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022615-2026-7

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £372,348
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022615-2026-8

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £257,219
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022615-2026-9

    Signed
    12 Mar 2026
    Value
    £162,194
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1bids1——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth GB-NHS: RH5 Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, South West, TA15DAContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

13 commercial parties on the notice
Show 3 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.