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B&NES: Adults Homelessness Prevention: Abstinence-Based Recovery Accommodation (Barton Buildings)

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bath & North East Somerset Council focuses on homelessness prevention through abstinence-based recovery accommodation at Barton Buildings, Bath, United Kingdom. The project, classified under social work services with accommodation, aims to support individuals recovering from substance misuse, enhancing their emotional wellbeing and tenancy stability. The process has reached the award stage, dated 31 March 2026, with a contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, without competition, and falls under the light touch regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations involved in health and social care services, particularly those specialising in recovery and rehabilitation support. Developing Health and Independence, a large VCSE entity, has been awarded the contract, indicating the potential for partnerships or subcontracting opportunities within the sector. Businesses with expertise in supported housing, mental health services, and substance misuse recovery are well-suited to engage with similar future procurement processes led by public authorities like Bath & North East Somerset Council. The emphasis on safeguarding and reducing demand on public services presents avenues for innovation and expanding service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B&NES: Adults Homelessness Prevention: Abstinence-Based Recovery Accommodation (Barton Buildings)

Notice Description

Barton Buildings provides supported housing (shared or self-contained) for individuals in recovery from substance misuse, committed to living in abstinence-based accommodation. The service emphasises recovery, emotional wellbeing, and tenancy stability. These scheme form a critical part of the wider homelessness and substance-misuse pathway, preventing acute escalation, safeguarding failures and rough sleeping, and reducing demand on NHS, housing and criminal justice services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067981
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029811-2026
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,603 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

DEVELOPING HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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