Scope
Reference
DN780121
Description
Bath & North East Somerset wishes to establish a single provider Contract for the provision of ASC Carers and Family Support Services. The procurement is run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Light Touch Regime (LTR) above-threshold, one stage tender.
The Carer and Family Support Service will deliver holistic and individualised support to adult carers in B&NES. Provision will be expected to include information and advice on a wide variety of carer related needs, peer support groups and respite activity. Early intervention and prevention are key requirements for the carers support service. The service will be available for carers to access for an unlimited time.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,875,000 excluding VAT
- £4,670,000 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:
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.
*VAT may not apply depending on the provider's status
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
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: DN780121
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 September 2025
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% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
The Council has identified certain foreseeable but uncertain risks ("Known Unknowns") within the Tender, including but not limited to the following:
- changes in demand;
- adjustments to public sector funding;
- amendments to laws, regulations, or national policy (e.g., NICE, CQC, Care Act);
- technology failures or integration challenges;
- workforce shortages or recruitment issues;
- health inequality or access barriers; and
- emergencies or civil contingencies
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Market engagement commenced under the previous regime. A PIN was published under PCR15 and early market engagement commenced. The reference of the PIN is 20240911-000010
A Planned Procurement Notice (UK3) was published (2025/S 000-014128) and a final engagement session was held, confirming the Council's intentions.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.procontract.due-north.com
Contract reference number: DN780121
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c757bff3-dd52-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=ba359074-4253-f011-813a-005056b64545
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.procontract.due-north.com
Contract reference number: DN780121
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c757bff3-dd52-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=ba359074-4253-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