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09 Dec 2025 at 07:11

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 13:56

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29 Jul 2025 at 17:38

Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Bath & North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract under the ASC Support at Home Services to AGE UK Bath and North East Somerset Limited. This procurement, concluded under the Procurement Act 2023 using an open procedure and the Light Touch Regime, is set within the services category focusing on social work. The contract covers the geographical area around Bath, United Kingdom, and is significant in supporting individuals to live independently. The agreement, signed on 3rd December 2025, commences on 1st January 2026 and runs until 31st December 2030, with an option for a two-year extension. The total contract value is £1,059,200, and it was finalised after multiple tender stages, including a bidding phase that closed on 8th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those in the social services sector, to engage in providing essential community support. The procurement process evaluated bids based on price, quality, and social value, making it ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector with relevant experience in providing community-based social care services. The focus on collaboration with health services and continuous community engagement offers businesses a platform to expand their operations and impact by integrating into local partnership networks like the Community Wellbeing Hub.

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Notice Title

Bath and North East Somerset ASC Support at Home Services

Notice Description

Bath & North East Somerset has awarded the Contract for the provision of the ASC Support at Home Services. The procurement run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Light Touch Regime (LTR) above-threshold, one stage tender. The Support at Home Service will help people remain living at home, gain in confidence, and provide short term practical help after hospital discharge or following community or out-patient medical care to prevent admission to hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Potential 2 year extension beyond the initial term If contract extension is taken the contract expires 31st December 2032 The Contract Terms include a discretional uplift. The values have been uplifted to allow some headroom for any potential uplifts, which are not guaranteed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055815
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080848-2025
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

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,232,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,232,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,059,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,059,200 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Postcode Area
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

AGE UK BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET LIMITED

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