Planning

Living Well in the Community Framework

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 12:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Living Well in the Community Framework." This project aims to provide services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and neurodiversity within the community. Categorised under health and social work services, the procurement process is conducted as an open procedure and follows the light-touch regime, ensuring accessibility for smaller entities. The framework, structured to include SME and VCSE participation, covers the UKK12 region in the United Kingdom. The anticipated start date for the service is 1st July 2027, with the contract initially set to run until 30th June 2032, and it has the potential to extend until 2037. The procurement has a gross estimated value of GBP 220,000,000, and a future notice is expected to be released by 1st February 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and neurodiversity. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations, will find this framework particularly appealing due to its open procedure and inclusion of light-touch considerations, making it feasible for various entities to engage. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their service offerings, enhance their portfolios, and foster social impact in the community, establishing long-term relationships with public sector entities. The substantial contract value and the potential for extensions provide a robust foundation for sustainable business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Living Well in the Community Framework

Notice Description

Provision of services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and neurodiversity in the community.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046378-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

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