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Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care Day Opportunities

Bath & North East Somerset Council · Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 23:45.

Opportunity overview

Bath and North East Somerset Council is alerting the market to an upcoming tender for Community Support Services: Day Opportunities, previously under a prime provider model since 2017, to improve outcomes for Adults and Carers, prevent health inequalities, and prevent, delay or reduce statutory care needs. This Planned Procurement Notice alerts the market to a forthcoming procurement opportunity for Day Opportunities services. Please note that the details are provided to inform potential bidders but remain subject to change as specifications and strategy are finalised, with no commitment implied. Estimated value: Lot 1: Community Social and Memory Support: £778,407 Lot 2: Day Opportunities for People with Dementia, Memory Enhancement Programs: £943,684 Estimated total: £1.7m over 7 years. Procurement approach: Standalone Open Tender with 2 lots with services starting 1 January 2026. Social value (min 10% weighting) focuses on inclusion, accessibility, and volunteer opportunities. Mandatory requirements may include but will not be limited to: access to a venue appropriate for individuals living with dementia, 2 years' experience or equivalent, £250k turnover, local capacity, and safeguarding. Objective: 20% isolation reduction An online Supplier Event on Thursday, 24 April 2025 will provide details and answer queries. Register via Proactis (https://procontract.due-north.com) for event access. Post-event feedback is welcome; event Q&A will not inform submissions unless published on Proactis. Submit formal queries post-event via the portal for official responses. The session will be recorded and available for non-attendees.

Classification

  • CPV85310000 — Social work services

Lots

  • Community Social and Memory SupportValue not stated
  • Day Opportunities for People with Dementia, Memory Enhancement Programs (tailored dementia support).Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN771049
Status
planned
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
15 Oct 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
25 Jun 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
7 May 2025, 23:59

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Community Social and Memory Support
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The service in Lot 1 will facilitate, enable and support a range of local day opportunities across various locations within Bath and North East Somerset that will provide physically and mentally stimulating activities that improve people's wellbeing and quality of life and reduce social isolation. * Scope, specifications and value may adjust based on feedback

Renewal

Description
Anticipated 5+2 (subject to change)

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2032, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Day Opportunities for People with Dementia, Memory Enhancement Programs (tailored dementia support).
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The service in Lot 2 provides a structured and person-centred community-based service for older people who are living with dementia in B&NES. There will be 2 tiers to the service, one for people with mild to moderate dementia and one which will have a higher ratio of staff and can support people with more complex dementia. The Service will be welcoming in character, and the Provider will ensure that dementia-sensitive design principles for the environment are adhered to. * Scope, specifications and value may adjust based on feedback

Renewal

Description
Anticipated 5+2 (subject to change)

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2032, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
014132-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
9 Apr 2025, 23:29

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PLVH-3287-JWJV
Name
Bath & North East Somerset Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK12
Country
GB
Locality
Keynsham
Postal Code
BS31 1FS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Keynsham Civic Centre, Market Walk

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PLVH-3287-JWJV
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Strategic Procurement

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Keynsham · UKK12 · BS31 1FS · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK12 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05002c-2025-04-09T23:29:20+01:00Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·