Bath and North East Somerset ASC Community, Social and Memory Support (CSMS)

Bath & North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of ASC Community, Social and Memory Support (CSMS) services, targeting the public authority's sub-central government category. This procurement is set in the region of Bath, UK (UKK12) and follows an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, tailored for the Light Touch Regime. The process started with a tender publication on 22nd September 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting initially for five years with the option for a two-year extension.

The procurement reached its award stage by 11th December 2025, with a standstill period concluding on 22nd December 2025. AGE UK Bath and North East Somerset Limited was selected as the supplier under a service category involving social work services with accommodation and community action programmes, with a contract value of approximately £778,407. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in social care services.

Businesses engaged in community development or those capable of offering social and memory support, and well-being activities in the locality of Bath, would find this contract particularly suitable. The comprehensive nature of the service, which aims to foster community networks and social inclusion among older individuals, allows businesses to leverage their expertise to deliver value-added services that align with public sector goals of enhancing life quality and social mobility for residents. Furthermore, the open procurement method ensures a transparent competitive environment, encouraging high-quality proposals from diverse industry participants.