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Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care: Prevention & Early Intervention

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09 Apr 2025 at 21:32

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council is planning a public procurement process under the title "Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care: Prevention & Early Intervention", within the social work services industry category. This tender, currently in the planning stage, encompasses services located in the Keynsham region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is of an open type, slated to commence on 1 January 2026, with key dates including an online supplier event on 24 April 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 25 June 2025. The anticipated total contract value is £2 million over a seven-year period, subject to final funding confirmations.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with at least two years of relevant experience, a turnover of £250k, and local mobilisation capabilities. The tender offers two lots: "Independent Living Support" valued at £1,890,000, focusing on low-level social care to enhance independence and wellbeing, and "Information/ Advice for Older People" valued at £170,000, aimed at promoting social and financial inclusion through outreach services. Emphasising social value, the procurement encourages local employment and community engagement, creating potential for businesses specializing in social care services to compete and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care: Prevention & Early Intervention

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is alerting the market to an upcoming tender for Community Support Services: Prevention & Early Intervention services, previously under a prime provider model since 2017, to improve outcomes for Adults and Carers, prevent health inequalities, and prevent, delay or reduce statutory care needs. This Prior Information Notice alerts the market to a forthcoming procurement opportunity for Prevention & Early Intervention services. Please note that the details are provided to inform potential bidders but remain subject to change as specifications and strategy are finalised, with no commitment implied. Estimated Contract Value by Lot: Lot 1: Independent Living Support: PS1,890,000 Lot 2: Information/ Advice for Older People: PS170,000 Estimated Total Value: PS2m over 7 years*. *Funding includes Better Care Fund contributions, intended at this value, subject to external confirmation. Procurement Approach: Standalone Open Tender with lotting (2 lots), service commencing 1 January 2026. Social value (min 10% weighting) focuses on local employment, SME support, and community engagement. Mandatory requirements may include but are not limited to 2 years' experience or equivalent, compliance with FSA regulations, PS250k turnover, ability to mobilise locally and compliance with safeguarding standards. An online supplier event on Thursday, 24 April 2025 will provide details and answer queries. Register via Proactis (https://procontract.due-north.com) for event access. Post-event feedback is welcome. Please note that the event Q&A will not inform submissions unless published on Proactis. Submit formal queries post-event via the portal for official responses. The session will be recorded and available for non-attendees.

Lot Information

Independent Living Support:

The Council's objective is to promote wellbeing of residents and prevent, delay or reduce the need for statutory care. This is a short term, targeted service, for adults and older people providing low level social care interventions to support and sustain independence, support prevention of escalation, reduction of dependency, improved self-care, and improve individual health and wellbeing. Note: Specialist support for people with learning disability, autism and neurodiverse people is not included. * Scope, specifications and values may adjust based on feedback

Renewal: Anticipated 5+2 (subject to change)

Information/ Advice for Older People

The Council's objective is to promote wellbeing of residents and prevent, delay or reduce the need for statutory care. This service will operate through home visits and outreach surgeries, promoting independence and support social and financial inclusion. * Scope, specifications and values may adjust based on feedback

Renewal: Anticipated 5+2 (subject to change)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050029
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014128-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,890,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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Additional Buyers

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

Contact Name
Strategic Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Bristol
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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