Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care Community Enablement Services
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Bath & North East Somerset Council has announced a forthcoming public procurement opportunity for Community Enablement Services under the "Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care Community Enablement Services" initiative. This procurement falls within the social work services industry and is intended to improve outcomes for adults and carers, and prevent health inequalities. The Council plans to award contracts via an open tender process, divided into two lots, each targeting specific services: Lot 1, Support at Home Service (post-discharge and admission prevention), with an estimated value of £1.1 million, and Lot 2, Step-Up and Step-Down Accommodation Service, valued at £1.2 million.
The total estimated contract value is £2.3 million over 7 years, with services anticipated to commence on 1 January 2026. Key procurement dates include the end of the tender period on 25 June 2025 and the award period concluding on 15 October 2025. An online supplier event on 24 April 2025 will provide further details and facilitate queries.
This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the social care sector, particularly those with experience in providing home support or accommodation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find the procurement well-suited to their capabilities, given the emphasis on local workforce development and social value. The mandatory requirements, such as relevant safeguarding standards and local mobilisation, ensure that providers can effectively contribute to reducing hospital stays and enhancing wellbeing.
Participation in this tender could lead to substantial business growth and long-term contracts, promoting stable revenue streams through community-focused services. Interested parties should prepare to meet stringent service standards and submit their proposals within the specified timeframe via Proactis.
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): PS1.1m. Lot 2: Step-Up and Step-Down Accommodation Service: PS1.2m. Estimated Total Value: PS2.3m 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.
An online supplier event on Thursday, 24 April 2025 will provide details and answer queries. Register via Proactis (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.
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
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
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The contract period is five years.
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