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AwardCommunity action programmeCPV: 85322000

Bath and North East Somerset ASC Homelessness Prevention Pathway Rackfield House Services

Bath and North East Somerset
BRIGHTER PLACES
Published 10 Sept, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "Bath and North East Somerset ASC Homelessness Prevention Pathway Rackfield House Services." This contract, categorised under community action, particularly focuses on providing supported housing services for homelessness prevention. Located in Bath, UKK12 region, the direct procurement process under a "lightTouch" regime was completed below the threshold without competition.

The contract was signed on 6th June 2025, with services starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The award for this contract was made to Brighter Places, a supplier based in Bristol. The total contract value is £82,009.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the service sector, particularly those specialising in housing support and community services. Businesses that focus on providing tailored support for vulnerable individuals to enable independent living have the potential to expand their operations and impart considerable social impact through such contracts. Moreover, organisations with expertise in integrating social care initiatives with health and mental health services can benefit from collaborations with local authorities like Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Given the pressing need to reduce homelessness and enhance community support frameworks, participating in such initiatives can foster sustainable growth and enhance service delivery capabilities for involved businesses.

Notice Description

The Rackfield House service provides supported housing (shared or self-contained) for up to 20 single homeless individuals with low to medium support needs. The service focuses on developing life skills, social connections, and personal stability to enable independent living. The Rackfield House Service delivers tailored support to prevent homelessness, reduce reliance on emergency housing, and promote access to health, mental health, and community services.

With homelessness affecting over 300,000 people in the UK and single individuals facing heightened risks due to limited support networks, this service is vital for fostering independence and alleviating pressure on B&NES housing, NHS, and social care systems. Please note that due to system limitations in the Find a Tender Service (FTS), the contract signature date shown in this notice does not reflect the actual contract signature date - the contract was signed on 06.06.2025

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Complete

N/A

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Awardee Scale
SME
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,009

The contract period is one year.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

B&N
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
BATH
BA1 5AW
South West
England
TLK5 West of England

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

BP
BRIGHTER PLACESAwarded
SME
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-0597eb

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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