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title: "Learning Disability - Accommodation - Based Services and Training for Independent Living - Adults with a learning disability and their Families"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050f3a"
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# Learning Disability - Accommodation - Based Services and Training for Independent Living - Adults with a learning disability and their Families

Buyer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050f3a

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council, focused on the provision of "Learning Disability - Accommodation-Based Services and Training for Independent Living" for adults with learning disabilities and their families. This falls under the industry category of social work services, and the procurement was conducted in the location of Bath, UKK12 region, United Kingdom. This particular contract was part of a light-touch regime and was awarded directly without competition, classifying it as a below-threshold procurement. The contract, valued at £112,207, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2026. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract having been signed on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and supported living services, particularly those experienced in providing training for independent living skills. As the contract has been awarded to THE SWALLOW TRUST, who are designated as an SME and VCSE, it highlights opportunities for small-scale, and value-based organisations to partake in similar procurements. Collaborations with public authority buyers, like Bath & North East Somerset Council, can further enhance business portfolios and reputation within the social services sector, positioning service providers to compete for future contracts in this important field.

## Notice

The Learning Disability - Accommodation-Based Services & Training for Independent Living service provides a structured support system, including supported accommodation, warden-assisted housing, and an accredited independent living training program. These interventions play a crucial role in equipping individuals with the skills and confidence required to live independently, integrate into the community, and reduce reliance on statutory care. Due to system limitations in the Find a Tender Service (FTS), the contract signature date shown in this notice does not reflect the actual contract signature date - the contract was signed on 28.04.2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019875-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £112,207 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SWALLOW TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 16:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019875-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019875-2025
  8th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/4029618/contact-information
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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