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title: "Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care Day Opportunities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05002c"
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# Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care Day Opportunities

Buyer: Missing  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05002c

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## Summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is planning a procurement process for Adult Social Care Day Opportunities, targeting social work services within the community. The procurement falls under the planning stage, with key deadlines including an online Supplier Event on 24 April 2025. Interested companies should register via Proactis for access. The tender includes two lots, Community Social and Memory Support and Day Opportunities for People with Dementia, with an estimated total value of £1.7 million over 7 years. Services are set to commence on 1 January 2026. The procurement method will be an open procedure, and the council prioritises social value with a minimum 10% weighting on inclusion, accessibility, and volunteer opportunities.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in dementia care and community support services. Providers will need to demonstrate local capacity, have an annual turnover of at least £250k, and meet mandatory safeguarding requirements. The contract aims to reduce social isolation by 20%. Businesses skilled in social work services and capable of delivering physically and mentally stimulating activities for adults and carers are well-suited to compete for this procurement, creating market expansion and service diversification prospects in the Bath and North East Somerset region.

## Notice

Bath and North East Somerset Council is alerting the market to an upcoming tender for Community Support Services: Day Opportunities, 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 Planned Procurement Notice alerts the market to a forthcoming procurement opportunity for Day Opportunities 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 value: Lot 1: Community Social and Memory Support: PS778,407 Lot 2: Day Opportunities for People with Dementia, Memory Enhancement Programs: PS943,684 Estimated total: PS1.7m over 7 years. Procurement approach: Standalone Open Tender with 2 lots with services starting 1 January 2026. Social value (min 10% weighting) focuses on inclusion, accessibility, and volunteer opportunities. Mandatory requirements may include but will not be limited to: access to a venue appropriate for individuals living with dementia, 2 years' experience or equivalent, PS250k turnover, local capacity, and safeguarding. Objective: 20% isolation reduction 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; 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

Community Social and Memory Support

The service in Lot 1 will facilitate, enable and support a range of local day opportunities across various locations within Bath and North East Somerset that will provide physically and mentally stimulating activities that improve people's wellbeing and quality of life and reduce social isolation. * Scope, specifications and value may adjust based on feedback

Renewal: Anticipated 5+2 (subject to change)

Day Opportunities for People with Dementia, Memory Enhancement Programs (tailored dementia support).

The service in Lot 2 provides a structured and person-centred community-based service for older people who are living with dementia in B&NES. There will be 2 tiers to the service, one for people with mild to moderate dementia and one which will have a higher ratio of staff and can support people with more complex dementia. The Service will be welcoming in character, and the Provider will ensure that dementia-sensitive design principles for the environment are adhered to. * Scope, specifications and value 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/014132-2025 |
| 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 | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 22:29 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014132-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014132-2025
  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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