Scope
Reference
DN771054
Description
Bath and North East Somerset Council is alerting the market to an upcoming tender for Community Support Services: Specialist Support 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. 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: £740,000 over 7 years*.
*Funding includes BCF contributions, intended at this value, subject to external confirmation.
The Council's objective is to deliver specialist support, targeting outcomes like enhanced accessibility and inclusion.
Services Covered:
Sensory Impairment Support Service: This service provides comprehensive support for adults with hearing and visual impairments in Bath and North East Somerset, offering information, advice, assistive equipment, and social activities to enhance quality of life and independence.
* Scope, specifications and value may adjust based on feedback.
Procurement approach: Standalone Open Tender (1 lot) with services starting 1 January 2026. Social value (min 10% weighting) focuses on accessibility, and inclusion. Mandatory requirements may include but will not be limited to: 2 years' experience or equivalent, ability to mobilise locally and community connections, staff with lived experience or evidencable relevant skill set and knowledge base and compliance with safeguarding standards. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to provide a locally accessible presence to effectively deliver specialist support services.
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)
- £740,000 excluding VAT
- £740,000 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
Participation
Particular suitability
- 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