Bath and North East Somerset ASC Step Up and Step Down Services

The tender process initiated by Bath & North East Somerset Council for the provision of Adult Social Care (ASC) Step Up and Step Down Services has reached the award stage. This contract focuses on social work services with accommodation across the region of Bath, United Kingdom (UKK12). The procurement was conducted under the Light Touch Regime as defined by the Procurement Act 2023, using an open procedure.

This above-threshold tender concludes with an active contract awarded to CURO CHOICE, valued at £1,208,256, running from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030, with a potential extension for a further two years based on performance. The tender process saw multiple bids, highlighting active industry engagement in this sector. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social care sectors, particularly those with expertise in providing short-term accommodation and associated support services.

Companies that can effectively collaborate with local authorities and possess the capability to address complex health and social care needs will find potential expansion prospects. This contract calls for engagement with health, care, and third sector providers, making it well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a collaborative approach and the capacity to offer innovative solutions for crisis response and admission avoidance in adult social care settings.