Scope
Reference
DN780788
Description
Bath & North East Somerset wishes to establish a single provider Contract for the provision of the ASC Sensory Impairment Support Services . The procurement is run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Light Touch Regime (LTR) below-threshold, one stage tender.
The Sensory Impairment Support Service will provide support to people who live in B&NES or are registered with a GP in B&NES who have a hearing and or visual impairment. The service will offer Information and Advice, access to assistive equipment and facilitate social activities and opportunities. The service will take a person-centred approach and provide flexible and responsive service, promoting individuals' ability to maintain their independence and build connections within their communities.
The service will provide comprehensive information, advice, support, and representation to individuals living with hearing and sight loss in Bath and North East Somerset. This includes offering assistive equipment, facilitating social activities, and providing community outreach support. Additionally, the service will offer guidance on communication needs and signpost individuals to relevant courses as appropriate.
Total value (estimated)
- £863,720 excluding VAT
- £863,720 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:
Potential 2 year extension beyond the initial term.
If contract extension is taken the contract expires 31st December 2032.
The Contract Terms include a discretional uplift. The values 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
25 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 August 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)
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: DN779257
DN780788
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5a7df2dc-e957-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=cab12db9-eb57-f011-813a-005056b64545
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.procontract.due-north.com
Contract reference number: DN779257
DN780788
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5a7df2dc-e957-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=cab12db9-eb57-f011-813a-005056b64545
Contracting authority
Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVH-3287-JWJV
Keynsham Civic Centre, Market Walk
Keynsham
BS31 1FS
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ms Anna Rumanik
Telephone: +441225470000
Email: anna_rumanik@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