Community Investigation Hubs

A Contract Award Notice
by SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£214K-£272K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
12 Mar 2026
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Taunton

Geochart for 2 buyers and 13 suppliers

2 buyers

13 suppliers

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.

Lot Division

1 Chard, Ilminster and Langport

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

Award Criteria
The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0
2 South West Somerset

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

Award Criteria
The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0
3 South East Somerset

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

Award Criteria
The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0
4 Taunton Central

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

Award Criteria
the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0
5 West Somerset

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

Award Criteria
the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0
6 Taunton Deane West

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

Award Criteria
the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0
7 Yeovil

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

Award Criteria
the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0
8 West Mendip

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

Award Criteria
the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0
9 Central Mendip

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

Award Criteria
the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0
10 Frome

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

Award Criteria
the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0
11 Tone Valley

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

Award Criteria
the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0
12 Bridgwater

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

Award Criteria
the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0
13 North Sedgemoor

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

Award Criteria
the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100.0

Award Detail

1 Ariel Healthcare (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £271,813
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 Symphony Healthcare Services (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £214,495
  • Contractor is an SME.
3 Millbrook Surgery (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £168,903
  • Contractor is an SME.
4 St James Medical Centre (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £303,392
  • Contractor is an SME.
5 West Somerset Healthcare (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £211,204
  • Contractor is an SME.
6 Wellington Medical Centre (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £170,322
  • Contractor is an SME.
7 Oaklands Surgery (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £372,348
  • Contractor is an SME.
8 Wells Health Centre (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £257,219
  • Contractor is an SME.
9 Mendip Country Practice (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £162,194
  • Contractor is an SME.
10 Frome Medical Practice (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £184,643
  • Contractor is an SME.
11 Lyngford Park Surgery (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £192,684
  • Contractor is an SME.
12 Taunton Road Medical Centre (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £288,585
  • Contractor is an SME.
13 Cheddar Medical Centre (Somerset)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £252,357
  • Contractor is an SME.

CPV Codes

  • 85323000 - Community health services

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other 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.

Reference

  • FTS 022615-2026

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