Planning

Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care Specialist Support

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09 Apr 2025 at 22:41

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council is initiating a public procurement process under the planning stage for the "Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care Specialist Support" tender. This procurement falls under the social work services industry category, with a focus on community support services for adults with sensory impairments. The planned procurement notice was published on 9th April 2025, and the procurement process is expected to follow an open procedure with a tender period ending on 25th June 2025. The awarded contract should be in place by 15th October 2025, with services commencing on 1st January 2026. The procurement is targeted at enhancing accessibility and inclusion, with an estimated value of £740,000 over a seven-year period. A supplier event is scheduled for 24th April 2025 to provide more details and address any queries.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in social care services, particularly those with experience in providing support to individuals with sensory impairments. Businesses well-suited for this tender would include those capable of delivering comprehensive support, advice, and social activities to enhance the quality of life and independence for adults with hearing and visual impairments. The Council is looking for providers with at least two years of relevant experience, local mobilisation capabilities, and staff with appropriate skills and knowledge. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The focus on social value and accessibility further opens up opportunities for businesses committed to community engagement and improving health outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care Specialist Support

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is alerting the market to an upcoming tender for Community Support Services: Specialist Support 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 Planned Procurement Notice alerts the market to a forthcoming procurement opportunity. 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: PS740,000 over 7 years*. *Funding includes BCF contributions, intended at this value, subject to external confirmation. The Council's objective is to deliver specialist support, targeting outcomes like enhanced accessibility and inclusion. Services Covered: Sensory Impairment Support Service: This service provides comprehensive support for adults with hearing and visual impairments in Bath and North East Somerset, offering information, advice, assistive equipment, and social activities to enhance quality of life and independence. * Scope, specifications and value may adjust based on feedback. Procurement approach: Standalone Open Tender (1 lot) with services starting 1 January 2026. Social value (min 10% weighting) focuses on accessibility, and inclusion. Mandatory requirements may include but will not be limited to: 2 years' experience or equivalent, ability to mobilise locally and community connections, staff with lived experience or evidencable relevant skill set and knowledge base and compliance with safeguarding standards. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to provide a locally accessible presence to effectively deliver specialist support services. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05002d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014133-2025
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
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
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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