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Community Investigation Hubs

Awarded to Ariel Healthcare, Cheddar Medical Centre, Frome Medical Practice +10 more

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST(buyer)

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Published 12 March 2026
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Overview

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust awarded a contract valued at £3,050,159 on 12 March 2026 to establish Community Investigation Hubs, a network of diagnostic centres providing patients with local access to a range of diagnostic tests to reduce hospital visits. The contract was awarded to 13 providers including Ariel Healthcare, Cheddar Medical Centre, Frome Medical Practice, and other primary care organisations across Somerset.

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Lots (13)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Contract signed
Category
Services
Procedure
Limited
Published
12 March 2026
Classification (CPV)
Community health services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,050,159
Award date
12 March 2026
Winners
  • Ariel Healthcare
  • Cheddar Medical Centre
  • Frome Medical Practice
  • Lyngford Park Surgery
  • Mendip Country Practice
  • Millbrook Surgery
  • Oaklands Surgery
  • St James Medical Centre
  • Symphony Healthcare Services
  • Taunton Road Medical Centre
  • Wellington Medical Centre
  • Wells Health Centre
  • West Somerset Healthcare

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    19 May 2026

  2. Contract

    12 March 2026

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