Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care Community Enablement Services

A Tender Notice
by BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£2M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
09 Apr 2025
Delivery
01 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2030
Deadline
25 Jun 2025 11:00

Concepts

Location

Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is alerting the market to an upcoming tender for Community Support Services: Community Enablement 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 for Community Enablement Services. 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 Contract Value by Lot: Lot 1: Support at Home Service (post-discharge and admission prevention): £1.1m. Lot 2: Step-Up and Step-Down Accommodation Service: £1.2m. Estimated Total Value: £2.3m over 7 years. *Funding includes Better Care Fund and BSW Integrated Care Board contributions, intended at this value, subject to external confirmation. Procurement approach: Standalone Open Tender with lotting (2 lots) with services starting 1 January 2026. Social value (min 10% weighting) focuses on reduced hospital stays, improved wellbeing and local workforce development. Mandatory requirements may include but are not limited to: 2 years' experience or equivalent, compliance with relevant safeguarding standards, ability to mobilise locally and, for lot 2: provision of 6 B&NES based units of accessible service user accommodation, 24-hour response and compliance with relevant housing standards.

Lot Division

1 Support at Home Service (post-discharge and admission prevention)
  • Value: £1M

Services Covered: Providing adults with practical low-level in-home discharge and admission prevention intervention, support and guidance. * Scope, specifications and value may adjust based on feedback
2 Step-Up and Step-Down Accommodation Service
  • Value: £1M

Services Covered: Providing care appropriate accommodation units and related housing support for hospital admission prevention and discharge facilitation. This service will function alongside council provided care. * Scope, specifications and value may adjust based on feedback

Renewal Options

Anticipated 5+2 (subject to change).

CPV Codes

  • 85310000 - Social work services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Amended scope

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