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Living Well in the Community

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 08:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 12:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Living Well in the Community," is undertaken by Bath & North East Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and is focused on care and support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and other impairments within the UKK1 region. The planning stage of this project is active, with a crucial engagement milestone set for 1st January 2027. Preliminary supplier engagement sessions are scheduled for September 2026, with the framework agreement expected to commence on 1st August 2027 and conclude on 31st July 2033, with a possible extension to July 2037. This tender employs an open procedure under the "light touch" regime, focusing on framework agreements, and specifically targets services above the financial threshold.

The "Living Well in the Community" tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services. The contract, worth £135,000,000, covers essential services like supported living, respite care, and day services within a nine-mile radius of Bath, making it particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with experience in accommodation-based or outreach support will likely find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities, offering them a chance to expand their service provisions and reinforce their local impact. With future procurement notices expected by 1st February 2027, interested parties should capitalise on the provided pre-tender engagement opportunities to maximise their readiness and strategic alignment with the Council's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Living Well in the Community

Notice Description

This recommissioning is for care and support for adults in B&NES with learning disabilities and autism and physical, cognitive (brain injury) and sensory impairment. The services this framework will cover are accommodation with care and support (supported living and respite), non-accommodation based supported living (outreach), and day services, within a 9 mile radius.

Planning Information

The provider engagement will include introduction and overview sessions to be held in September 2026 to discuss the framework and provide details of what we will be recommissioning and the procurement process. These sessions are open to all relevant providers and providers only need to attend one of the following sessions, Weds 16th Sept 10.30-11.30am, Tues 22nd September 14.20-15.30 or Thurs 24th 12pm-1pm. Please contact commissioning@bathnes.gov.uk if you wish to attend. Further sessions will be arranged to discuss the specifications and key performance indicators, once they have been co-produced with people using services and parents and carers. There will be further sessions to provide an understanding of the tender and support tender readiness. All information shared and developed at these meetings, will be available to interested suppliers via the commissioning email box.

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/063945-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
£135,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2033 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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, 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

Notice Documents

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