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Bath and North East Somerset ASC Carers and Family Support Services

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Dec 2025 at 06:02

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 14:51

Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for the "Bath and North East Somerset ASC Carers and Family Support Services" contract, aimed at delivering comprehensive support services to adult carers in the region. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure under the UK's Light Touch Regime as delineated in the Procurement Act 2023, representing a single-stage tender approach. The contract, valued at approximately £3.3 million, was awarded to the Bath & North East Somerset Carers Centre, with a service delivery start date set for 1st January 2026, running initially through to 31st December 2030, with an optional two-year extension. The services fall under the 'Social work services' industry category, primarily serving the UKK12 region, and involve delivering support such as information dissemination, peer groups, and respite activities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, especially those experienced in delivering family and carer support. Organisations specialising in social work services, community action programmes, and similar areas will find themselves well-matched for such opportunities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to participate, as the procurement process under the Light Touch Regime encourages inclusive participation from diverse business types. The ongoing need for services focused on prevention and early intervention allows suitable enterprises to secure long-term growth through potential extensions and additional contracts within this public sector framework.

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Notice Title

Bath and North East Somerset ASC Carers and Family Support Services

Notice Description

Bath & North East Somerset has awarded a single provider Contract for the provision of ASC Carers and Family Support Services. The procurement is run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Light Touch Regime (LTR) above-threshold, one stage tender. The Carer and Family Support Service will deliver holistic and individualised support to adult carers in B&NES. Provision will be expected to include information and advice on a wide variety of carer related needs, peer support groups and respite activity. Early intervention and prevention are key requirements for the carers support service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An additional, optional 2-year extension is available beyond the initial term. If the optional extension is taken the contract will expire on 31st December 2032. Any extension is at the Council's discretion and cannot be guaranteed. The Contract Terms include a discretional uplift. The values at V.3 and V.20.3 have been uplifted to allow some headroom for any potential uplifts, which are not guaranteed. *VAT may not apply depending on the provider's status

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080845-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,875,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,875,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,331,482 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,331,482 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1225477273

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET CARERS CENTRE

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