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title: "Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care: Prevention & Early Intervention"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050029"
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# Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care: Prevention & Early Intervention

Buyer: Missing  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050029

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## Summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is planning a public procurement process under the title "Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care: Prevention & Early Intervention", within the social work services industry category. This tender, currently in the planning stage, encompasses services located in the Keynsham region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is of an open type, slated to commence on 1 January 2026, with key dates including an online supplier event on 24 April 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 25 June 2025. The anticipated total contract value is £2 million over a seven-year period, subject to final funding confirmations.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with at least two years of relevant experience, a turnover of £250k, and local mobilisation capabilities. The tender offers two lots: "Independent Living Support" valued at £1,890,000, focusing on low-level social care to enhance independence and wellbeing, and "Information/ Advice for Older People" valued at £170,000, aimed at promoting social and financial inclusion through outreach services. Emphasising social value, the procurement encourages local employment and community engagement, creating potential for businesses specializing in social care services to compete and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Bath and North East Somerset Council is alerting the market to an upcoming tender for Community Support Services: Prevention & Early Intervention services, previously under a prime provider model since 2017, to improve outcomes for Adults and Carers, prevent health inequalities, and prevent, delay or reduce statutory care needs. This Prior Information Notice alerts the market to a forthcoming procurement opportunity for Prevention & Early Intervention services. Please note that the details are provided to inform potential bidders but remain subject to change as specifications and strategy are finalised, with no commitment implied. Estimated Contract Value by Lot: Lot 1: Independent Living Support: PS1,890,000 Lot 2: Information/ Advice for Older People: PS170,000 Estimated Total Value: PS2m over 7 years*. *Funding includes Better Care Fund contributions, intended at this value, subject to external confirmation. Procurement Approach: Standalone Open Tender with lotting (2 lots), service commencing 1 January 2026. Social value (min 10% weighting) focuses on local employment, SME support, and community engagement. Mandatory requirements may include but are not limited to 2 years' experience or equivalent, compliance with FSA regulations, PS250k turnover, ability to mobilise locally and compliance with safeguarding standards. An online supplier event on Thursday, 24 April 2025 will provide details and answer queries. Register via Proactis (https://procontract.due-north.com) for event access. Post-event feedback is welcome. Please note that the event Q&A will not inform submissions unless published on Proactis. Submit formal queries post-event via the portal for official responses. The session will be recorded and available for non-attendees.

### Lot Information

Independent Living Support:

The Council's objective is to promote wellbeing of residents and prevent, delay or reduce the need for statutory care. This is a short term, targeted service, for adults and older people providing low level social care interventions to support and sustain independence, support prevention of escalation, reduction of dependency, improved self-care, and improve individual health and wellbeing. Note: Specialist support for people with learning disability, autism and neurodiverse people is not included. * Scope, specifications and values may adjust based on feedback

Renewal: Anticipated 5+2 (subject to change)

Information/ Advice for Older People

The Council's objective is to promote wellbeing of residents and prevent, delay or reduce the need for statutory care. This service will operate through home visits and outreach surgeries, promoting independence and support social and financial inclusion. * Scope, specifications and values may adjust based on feedback

Renewal: Anticipated 5+2 (subject to change)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014128-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 7 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,890,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Missing |
| Additional buyers | BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | KEYNSHAM |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 21:32 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014128-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014128-2025
  9th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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