Scope
Reference
DN789169
Description
Bath and North East Somerset intents to award the Contract for the provision of the ASC Community, Social and Memory Support (CSMS) Services. The procurement is run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Light Touch Regime (LTR) above-threshold, one stage tender.
The CSMS service provides groups and activities that will build on the inherent strengths of the community, developing and supporting new and existing community networks. They will enable older people to have support in the cultivation of social inclusion and self-management of their conditions and being able to live personally meaningful lives.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £778,407 excluding VAT
- £778,407 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 22 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract is for an initial 5-year term, with an optional 2-year extension, subject to performance review and budget approval.
Please note that the Contract Value published in the Tender Notice (UK4) differs from the figures shown above because it included some headroom, to allow for any possible uplift that might be agreed throughout the contract. This uplift is not guaranteed
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85322000 - Community action programme
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
AGE UK BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET LIMITED
- Companies House: 05367286
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWDB-8464-BHPQ
The Studio, Alexander House
Bath
BA1 2BT
United Kingdom
Email: reception@ageukbanes.co.uk
Website: http://www.ageukbanes.co.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Bath & North East Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVH-3287-JWJV
The Guildhall
Bath
BA1 5AW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government