Bath and North East Somerset ASC Support at Home Services

The Bath & North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract under the ASC Support at Home Services to AGE UK Bath and North East Somerset Limited. This procurement, concluded under the Procurement Act 2023 using an open procedure and the Light Touch Regime, is set within the services category focusing on social work. The contract covers the geographical area around Bath, United Kingdom, and is significant in supporting individuals to live independently.

The agreement, signed on 3rd December 2025, commences on 1st January 2026 and runs until 31st December 2030, with an option for a two-year extension. The total contract value is £1,059,200, and it was finalised after multiple tender stages, including a bidding phase that closed on 8th August 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those in the social services sector, to engage in providing essential community support.

The procurement process evaluated bids based on price, quality, and social value, making it ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector with relevant experience in providing community-based social care services. The focus on collaboration with health services and continuous community engagement offers businesses a platform to expand their operations and impact by integrating into local partnership networks like the Community Wellbeing Hub.