Planning

Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care Day Opportunities

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Planning

09 Apr 2025 at 22:29

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council is planning a procurement process for Adult Social Care Day Opportunities, targeting social work services within the community. The procurement falls under the planning stage, with key deadlines including an online Supplier Event on 24 April 2025. Interested companies should register via Proactis for access. The tender includes two lots, Community Social and Memory Support and Day Opportunities for People with Dementia, with an estimated total value of £1.7 million over 7 years. Services are set to commence on 1 January 2026. The procurement method will be an open procedure, and the council prioritises social value with a minimum 10% weighting on inclusion, accessibility, and volunteer opportunities.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in dementia care and community support services. Providers will need to demonstrate local capacity, have an annual turnover of at least £250k, and meet mandatory safeguarding requirements. The contract aims to reduce social isolation by 20%. Businesses skilled in social work services and capable of delivering physically and mentally stimulating activities for adults and carers are well-suited to compete for this procurement, creating market expansion and service diversification prospects in the Bath and North East Somerset region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care Day Opportunities

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is alerting the market to an upcoming tender for Community Support Services: Day Opportunities, 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 Planned Procurement Notice alerts the market to a forthcoming procurement opportunity for Day Opportunities 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 value: Lot 1: Community Social and Memory Support: PS778,407 Lot 2: Day Opportunities for People with Dementia, Memory Enhancement Programs: PS943,684 Estimated total: PS1.7m over 7 years. Procurement approach: Standalone Open Tender with 2 lots with services starting 1 January 2026. Social value (min 10% weighting) focuses on inclusion, accessibility, and volunteer opportunities. Mandatory requirements may include but will not be limited to: access to a venue appropriate for individuals living with dementia, 2 years' experience or equivalent, PS250k turnover, local capacity, and safeguarding. Objective: 20% isolation reduction 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; 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

Community Social and Memory Support

The service in Lot 1 will facilitate, enable and support a range of local day opportunities across various locations within Bath and North East Somerset that will provide physically and mentally stimulating activities that improve people's wellbeing and quality of life and reduce social isolation. * Scope, specifications and value may adjust based on feedback

Renewal: Anticipated 5+2 (subject to change)

Day Opportunities for People with Dementia, Memory Enhancement Programs (tailored dementia support).

The service in Lot 2 provides a structured and person-centred community-based service for older people who are living with dementia in B&NES. There will be 2 tiers to the service, one for people with mild to moderate dementia and one which will have a higher ratio of staff and can support people with more complex dementia. The Service will be welcoming in character, and the Provider will ensure that dementia-sensitive design principles for the environment are adhered to. * Scope, specifications and value may adjust based on feedback

Renewal: Anticipated 5+2 (subject to change)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05002c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014132-2025
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
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
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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