Provision of Community SPOC (Single Point of Contact)

Somerset Council

Published: Oct 29, 2026

Updated: Oct 30, 2026

Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to British Red Cross — £550,000

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Social Work. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

For the purpose of this model the term 'intermediate care' is used to describe services in the community that provide short term period of stabilisation, assessment, and reablement with the view to maximising a person's independence and, where possible, keep them at home. - description of the services to be provided: For the purpose of this model the term 'intermediate care' is used to describe services in the community that provide short term period of stabilisation, assessment, and reablement with the view to maximising a person's independence and, where possible, keep them at home. - Somerset Council is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C - the approximate lifetime value of the contract: £550,000 You should also include the dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 11.11.2026 - 10.11.2028.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 29, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Reference: 102511-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Somerset Council

Somerset Council has issued 378 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 324 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: October 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

British Red Cross was awarded the contract for £550,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 102511-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to British Red Cross. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Somerset Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.