--- title: "Living Well in the Community" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d6a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069d6a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069d6a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069d6a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-08" --- # Living Well in the Community Buyer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d6a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069d6a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069d6a.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063945-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £135,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2026 at 08:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063945-2026 - 20 May 2026 at 12:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046378-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063945-2026 8th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046378-2026 20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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