Planning

Mental Health Services in the Community

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 12:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of mental health services in the community, specifically catering to adult mental health. This procurement, governed by the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54, is under an open procedure with a contract value of £90,000,000. Classified within the health and social work services industry category (CPV: 85000000), the project is set to take place within the UKK12 region of the United Kingdom. The start of the contract period is scheduled for 1st October 2028, extending until 30th September 2033, with potential renewal up to 30th September 2038. Interested parties should note the planned release of a communication notice by 1st February 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in health and social work services. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable candidates to participate in this open procurement process. Businesses that focus on providing comprehensive community-based mental health services could greatly benefit from securing this contract, given its substantial value and long-term duration. Additionally, participating in such a high-profile project under the umbrella of a public authority like Bath & North East Somerset Council could enhance a company's reputation and expand its market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Services in the Community

Notice Description

Provision of mental health services for adults mental health in the community.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046381-2026
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
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
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 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2028 - 30 Sep 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
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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