Bath and North East Somerset ASC Carers and Family Support Services

Bath & North East Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for the "Bath and North East Somerset ASC Carers and Family Support Services" contract, aimed at delivering comprehensive support services to adult carers in the region. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure under the UK's Light Touch Regime as delineated in the Procurement Act 2023, representing a single-stage tender approach. The contract, valued at approximately £3.3 million, was awarded to the Bath & North East Somerset Carers Centre, with a service delivery start date set for 1st January 2026, running initially through to 31st December 2030, with an optional two-year extension.

The services fall under the 'Social work services' industry category, primarily serving the UKK12 region, and involve delivering support such as information dissemination, peer groups, and respite activities. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, especially those experienced in delivering family and carer support. Organisations specialising in social work services, community action programmes, and similar areas will find themselves well-matched for such opportunities.

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to participate, as the procurement process under the Light Touch Regime encourages inclusive participation from diverse business types. The ongoing need for services focused on prevention and early intervention allows suitable enterprises to secure long-term growth through potential extensions and additional contracts within this public sector framework.