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Bath and North East Somerset Mental Health Employment Support and Care Journey Coordinators

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning "Bath and North East Somerset Mental Health Employment Support and Care Journey Coordinators" has been conducted by the Bath & North East Somerset Council, located in Bath, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically a community action programme (CPV code 85322000). The contract, valued at £240,000, is for the period starting from 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement stage has progressed to award and contract, with the process operating under a "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method. The contract, awarded to HCRG CARE SERVICES LTD, was signed on 31st March 2025, although documentation was published later on 10th September 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in mental health support and community care services. With a focus on facilitating employment and enhancing skills for individuals with mental health needs, businesses experienced in delivering comprehensive support services might find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Companies that can provide dedicated resources to manage healthcare journey coordination and have capabilities to work in partnership with local employers and training agencies could benefit greatly. Large to medium enterprises with a proven track record in such supportive roles and the capacity to handle cross-regional operations will be well-positioned to engage in this sector-specific opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Bath and North East Somerset Mental Health Employment Support and Care Journey Coordinators

Notice Description

The Employment Support Service facilitates the return or first entry to training, or employment of people assessed as having faced barriers due to their vulnerability or lack or previous employment experience, skills or formal qualifications. The service prioritises people with mental health support needs, facilitating improvements in and broadening out of skills and abilities, self-esteem and confidence, focussing on practical employment and training issues. The service works in partnership with relevant local employers and training agencies to create and enhance employment and training opportunities, promoting the employment and training agenda and contributing to local, regional and national strategy. Care Journey Coordinators provide a dedicated resource to support people through their discharge journey from hospital into the community by supporting people back home. Coordinators case manage and coordinate a caseload of people, supporting reducing length of stay in hospital and becoming a key point of contact for service users, their families and staff. Please note that 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 16.04.2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055474-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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

HCRG CARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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