Scope
Reference
DN779353
Description
Bath & North East Somerset wishes to establish a single provider Contract for the provision of ASC Older People Information and Advice Services. The procurement is run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Light Touch Regime (LTR) below-threshold, one stage tender.
The aim of the service is to provide timely, accessible, current and good quality information and advice to older people living in B&NES, promoting independence and supporting social and financial inclusion.
This project is for the re-commissioning of an existing service. This is a community-based service and as such needs to be highly accessible to the community. Special attention will be given to supporting access for individuals living in areas of high deprivation and to any other individuals who may experience barriers to accessing the service.
The service will provide information and advice to older people, their families and carers living in Bath & North East Somerset free of charge, 5 days a week, utilising a range of channels and formats to ensure service accessibility, including home visits and outreach surgeries promoting independence such is supporting access to benefits and providing tailored housing advice.
Total value (estimated)
- £193,480 excluding VAT
- £193,480 including VAT
Below 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:
An additional, optional 2-year extension is available beyond the initial term. If the optional extension is taken the contract will expire on 31st December 2032. Any extension is at the Council's discretion and cannot be guaranteed.
The Contract Terms include a discretional uplift. The values at V.3 and V.20.3 have been uplifted to allow some headroom for any potential uplifts, which are not guaranteed.
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
Enquiry deadline
20 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.procontract.due-north.com
Contract reference number: DN779353
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Technical See published Invitation to Tender and supporting documentation. |
Quality | 60% |
| Contract Price | Economic See published Invitation to Tender and supporting documentation. |
Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Technical See published Invitation to Tender and supporting documentation |
Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.procontract.due-north.com
Contract reference number: DN779353
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=14867af7-ea4d-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=4aa88939-3f53-f011-813a-005056b64545
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.procontract.due-north.com
Contract reference number: DN779353
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=14867af7-ea4d-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=4aa88939-3f53-f011-813a-005056b64545
Contracting authority
Bath & North East Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVH-3287-JWJV
The Guildhall
Bath
BA1 5AW
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government