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B&NES: Homelessness Prevention: Supported Accommodation (Rackfield House)

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 17:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Bath & North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of supported accommodation services at Rackfield House, aimed at preventing homelessness among single adults with medium support needs. The procurement, categorised under social work services without accommodation, involves delivering life skills development, health and community engagement, and move-on housing preparation, all within the UKK12 region. The process, initiated as a direct method below the threshold without competition, has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £389,348 set to commence from 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers within the social work sector, such as those experienced in delivering supported accommodation services. Organisations similar to Brighter Places, the supplier awarded this contract, may find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand their service portfolio in collaboration with public authorities committed to homelessness prevention and community support initiatives.

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Notice Title

B&NES: Homelessness Prevention: Supported Accommodation (Rackfield House)

Notice Description

Rackfield House provides supported accommodation for up to 20 single homeless adults with medium support needs. It delivers life skills development and sustainment, , support planning, engagement with health and community services, and move-on preparation, referrals for onward appropriate housing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06745b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027574-2026
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

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£389,348 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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

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