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Learning Disability - Accommodation - Based Services and Training for Independent Living - Adults with a learning disability and their Families

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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08 May 2025 at 16:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council, focused on the provision of "Learning Disability - Accommodation-Based Services and Training for Independent Living" for adults with learning disabilities and their families. This falls under the industry category of social work services, and the procurement was conducted in the location of Bath, UKK12 region, United Kingdom. This particular contract was part of a light-touch regime and was awarded directly without competition, classifying it as a below-threshold procurement. The contract, valued at £112,207, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2026. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract having been signed on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and supported living services, particularly those experienced in providing training for independent living skills. As the contract has been awarded to THE SWALLOW TRUST, who are designated as an SME and VCSE, it highlights opportunities for small-scale, and value-based organisations to partake in similar procurements. Collaborations with public authority buyers, like Bath & North East Somerset Council, can further enhance business portfolios and reputation within the social services sector, positioning service providers to compete for future contracts in this important field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Disability - Accommodation - Based Services and Training for Independent Living - Adults with a learning disability and their Families

Notice Description

The Learning Disability - Accommodation-Based Services & Training for Independent Living service provides a structured support system, including supported accommodation, warden-assisted housing, and an accredited independent living training program. These interventions play a crucial role in equipping individuals with the skills and confidence required to live independently, integrate into the community, and reduce reliance on statutory care. Due to system limitations in the Find a Tender Service (FTS), the contract signature date shown in this notice does not reflect the actual contract signature date - the contract was signed on 28.04.2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019875-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,207 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SWALLOW TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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