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Bath and North East Somerset ASC Homelessness Prevention Pathway Rackfield House Services

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 15:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "Bath and North East Somerset ASC Homelessness Prevention Pathway Rackfield House Services." This contract, categorised under community action, particularly focuses on providing supported housing services for homelessness prevention. Located in Bath, UKK12 region, the direct procurement process under a "lightTouch" regime was completed below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 6th June 2025, with services starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The award for this contract was made to Brighter Places, a supplier based in Bristol. The total contract value is £82,009.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the service sector, particularly those specialising in housing support and community services. Businesses that focus on providing tailored support for vulnerable individuals to enable independent living have the potential to expand their operations and impart considerable social impact through such contracts. Moreover, organisations with expertise in integrating social care initiatives with health and mental health services can benefit from collaborations with local authorities like Bath & North East Somerset Council. Given the pressing need to reduce homelessness and enhance community support frameworks, participating in such initiatives can foster sustainable growth and enhance service delivery capabilities for involved businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bath and North East Somerset ASC Homelessness Prevention Pathway Rackfield House Services

Notice Description

The Rackfield House service provides supported housing (shared or self-contained) for up to 20 single homeless individuals with low to medium support needs. The service focuses on developing life skills, social connections, and personal stability to enable independent living. The Rackfield House Service delivers tailored support to prevent homelessness, reduce reliance on emergency housing, and promote access to health, mental health, and community services. With homelessness affecting over 300,000 people in the UK and single individuals facing heightened risks due to limited support networks, this service is vital for fostering independence and alleviating pressure on B&NES housing, NHS, and social care systems. 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 06.06.2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055538-2025
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

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,009 Under £100K

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

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

BRIGHTER PLACES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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