Planning

Provision of Care for Adults in Care Homes

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 14:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bath and North East Somerset Council involves the "Provision of Care for Adults in Care Homes," aimed at establishing a framework agreement for care home placements. As of the planning stage dated 14th May 2025, this tender falls within the services category, specifically social work services with accommodation. The procurement focuses on the UKK12 region, with significant dates including the planned contract period from 15th December 2026 to 15th December 2030, and a future notice release scheduled for 1st May 2026. The Council operates under the public authority sub-central government classification, and this procurement is conducted using a light touch regime.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors, especially those experienced with framework agreements and providing accommodation-inclusive social work services. Companies capable of managing long-term care home placements could potentially scale operations through participation in this tender, given the sizeable expected duration and regional focus. Small to medium-sized enterprises with a focus on adult care services within Bath and the broader region may find advantageous openings, as the planned agreement supports sustainable business growth and extended service delivery prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Care for Adults in Care Homes

Notice Description

Provision of Care for Adults in Care Homes - likely framework agreement for the provision of care home placements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051367
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021377-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2026 - 15 Dec 2030 4-5 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
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
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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