Scope
Reference
DN771049
Description
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: £778,407
Lot 2: Day Opportunities for People with Dementia, Memory Enhancement Programs: £943,684
Estimated total: £1.7m 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, £250k 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,700,000 excluding VAT
- £1,700,000 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. Community Social and Memory Support
Description
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
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. Day Opportunities for People with Dementia, Memory Enhancement Programs (tailored dementia support).
Description
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
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. Community Social and Memory Support
Lot 2. Day Opportunities for People with Dementia, Memory Enhancement Programs (tailored dementia support).
- 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