Specialist Short Stay beds for the purposes of rehabilitation

Location

Taunton

Description

Rehabilitative support in relation to individuals physical health conditions (including stays for those with long term conditions) in a residential care environment, thereby also giving their carers a break, and as step-down from people who are being discharged from hospital. The location must be within the administrative boundaries of Somerset Council and have a wheelchair accessible route to a town centre of no more than 1.5 miles in order to support people to independently access local amenities as part of their rehabilitation.

Total Quantity or Scope

The length of stay in these block beds will vary by individual needs and circumstances, but will aways be time limited and someone would only be referred if they required the specialised rehabilitative support that they provide

CPV Codes

• 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Indicators

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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. Evaluations will be carried out and award decisions made by the following: Stephen Miles, Head of Service - Commissioning - Working Age Adults Ami Bestall, Service Manager A&H Commissioning, LD MH PD Hannah Smith, Senior Contracts Officer, Adult Social Care The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. If you believe your organisation should be considered for provision of this service, please email stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk by the deadline of 17.07.2026. For more information on the Most Suitable Provider Process, please see https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/the-provider-selection-regime-statutory-gui...