Scope
Reference
DN771045
Description
Bath and North East Somerset Council is alerting the market to an upcoming tender for Community Support Services: Community Enablement 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 Planned Procurement Notice alerts the market to a forthcoming procurement opportunity for Community Enablement 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: Support at Home Service (post-discharge and admission prevention): £1.1m.
Lot 2: Step-Up and Step-Down Accommodation Service: £1.2m.
Estimated Total Value: £2.3m over 7 years.
*Funding includes Better Care Fund and BSW Integrated Care Board contributions, intended at this value, subject to external confirmation.
Procurement approach: Standalone Open Tender with lotting (2 lots) with services starting 1 January 2026. Social value (min 10% weighting) focuses on reduced hospital stays, improved wellbeing and local workforce development. Mandatory requirements may include but are not limited to: 2 years' experience or equivalent, compliance with relevant safeguarding standards, ability to mobilise locally and, for lot 2: provision of 6 B&NES based units of accessible service user accommodation, 24-hour response and compliance with relevant housing 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; 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)
- £2,300,000 excluding VAT
- £2,300,000 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. Support at Home Service (post-discharge and admission prevention).
Description
Services Covered: Providing adults with practical low-level in-home discharge and admission prevention intervention, support and guidance.
* Scope, specifications and value may adjust based on feedback
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,100,000 excluding VAT
- £1,100,000 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. Step-Up and Step-Down Accommodation Service
Description
Services Covered: Providing care appropriate accommodation units and related housing support for hospital admission prevention and discharge facilitation. This service will function alongside council provided care.
* Scope, specifications and value may adjust based on feedback
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 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.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Support at Home Service (post-discharge and admission prevention).
Lot 2. Step-Up and Step-Down Accommodation Service
- 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