Scope
Reference
DN771043
Description
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: £1,890,000
Lot 2: Information/ Advice for Older People: £170,000
Estimated Total Value: £2m 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, £250k 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030
- Possible extension to 31 December 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Anticipated 5+2 (subject to change)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Lot 1. Independent Living Support:
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,890,000 excluding VAT
- £1,890,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Information/ Advice for Older People
Description
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
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Independent Living Support:
Lot 2. Information/ Advice for Older People
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
7 May 2025
Tender submission deadline
25 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 October 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Bath & North East Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVH-3287-JWJV
Keynsham Civic Centre, Market Walk
Keynsham
BS31 1FS
United Kingdom
Contact name: Strategic Procurement
Email: procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government