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Opportunity overview
This recommissioning is for care and support for adults in B&NES with learning disabilities and autism and physical, cognitive (brain injury) and sensory impairment.
The services this framework will cover are accommodation with care and support (supported living and respite), non-accommodation based supported living (outreach), and day services, within a 9 mile radius.
Classification
CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
Lots
Lot 1Value not stated
Documents and notices
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
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.
Additional market engagement events will be taking place, details of these are included in the engagement section of this notice.
Id
094397-2026
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planned
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Aug 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2033, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2037, 23:59
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKK1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Planning and budget
Milestones
Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The provider engagement will include introduction and overview sessions to be held in September 2026 to discuss the framework and provide details of what we will be recommissioning and the procurement process.
These sessions are open to all relevant providers and providers only need to attend one of the following sessions, Weds 16th Sept 10.30-11.30am, Tues 22nd September 14.20-15.30 or Thurs 24th 12pm-1pm. Please contact commissioning@bathnes.gov.uk if you wish to attend.
Further sessions will be taking place as follows:
Session 1: Accommodation-based Supported Living (Specialism 1: Accommodation with Care and Support)
Description: This session will bring providers together to develop a shared understanding of what constitutes core support and one-to-one support within accommodation-based supported living services in Bath and North East Somerset. We will explore current approaches, identify areas for greater consistency, and discuss opportunities to improve how supported living services are delivered to achieve better outcomes for people who draw on support.
Date: Wednesday 21st October 2.00pm -3.30pm
Session 2: Support in the Community (Specialism 2)
Description: This session will bring providers together to help shape the future of community-based day opportunities and outreach support in Bath and North East Somerset. We will explore how day services and outreach/floating support can promote independence, wellbeing, social connections and participation in local communities, while responding flexibly to people's individual strengths, interests and aspirations. Through discussion and shared learning, we will identify opportunities to develop innovative, person-centred approaches that improve outcomes and support people to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Date: Thursday 5th November 10.00 am-11.30am
Session 3: Living Well in the Community Framework - Co-Produced Guiding Principals
Description: This session will introduce the co-produced Living Well in the Community principles that will underpin all services within the Framework. Developed with experts by experience, these principles set out expectations for how care and support should be delivered across commissioned services. Providers will have the opportunity to explore the principles, discuss how they can be embedded in service delivery, and share examples of good practice. The principles will be circulated to attendees in advance of the session.
Date: Tuesday 10th November 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Session 4: Living Well in the Community Framework - Tender Readiness Session
Description: This session is designed to help providers prepare for the forthcoming tender opportunity. We will cover the practical steps involved in submitting a compliant and competitive bid, including reviewing tender documentation, evidencing quality and outcomes, demonstrating social value, and meeting financial and governance requirements. Providers will also have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a clearer understanding of the expectations and requirements of the procurement process.
Date: Wednesday 9th December 2 -3pm
All these sessions will be on MS Team and are open to all relevant providers, to attend a session, please contact commissioning@bathnes.gov.uk indicating which session or session you wish to attend.
All information shared and developed at these meetings, will be available to interested suppliers via the commissioning email box.
Due
1 Jan 2027, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Documents
Entry 1
Id
094397-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
3 VERSIONS
1
046378-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
2
063945-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
3
094397-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Early-stage planned procurement by Bath & North East Somerset Council to recommission community care and support services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and physical, cognitive (including brain injury), and sensory impairments. The anticipated framework covers supported living and respite accommodation, outreach support, and day services within a 9-mile radius.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for adult social care providers delivering supported living, respite, outreach, and day services for disabled adults in the Bath & North East Somerset area. Supplier selection and tender requirements are not yet stated.
Key points identified
Service user groupsAdults with learning disabilities and autism, and physical, cognitive (brain injury), and sensory impairment.Evidence: "care and support for adults in B&NES with learning disabilities and autism and physical, cognitive (brain injury) and sensory impairment"
Service categoriesAccommodation with care and support (supported living and respite), non-accommodation-based supported living (outreach), and day services.Evidence: "The services this framework will cover are accommodation with care and support (supported living and respite), non-accommodation based supported living (outreach), and day services"
Supplier eligibility criteriaUnknown at this market-engagement stage.Evidence: No eligibility criteria are supplied in the opportunity data.
93% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Early-stage planned procurement by Bath & North East Somerset Council to recommission community care and support services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and physical, cognitive (including brain injury), and sensory impairments. The anticipated framework covers supported living and respite accommodation, outreach support, and day services within a 9-mile radius.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for adult social care providers delivering supported living, respite, outreach, and day services for disabled adults in the Bath & North East Somerset area. Supplier selection and tender requirements are not yet stated.
Key deliverables
Accommodation-based care and support, including supported living and respite
Non-accommodation-based supported living/outreach
Day services for eligible adults
Service delivery within a 9-mile radius
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Service user groups
99% confidence
Adults with learning disabilities and autism, and physical, cognitive (brain injury), and sensory impairment.
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"care and support for adults in B&NES with learning disabilities and autism and physical, cognitive (brain injury) and sensory impairment"
Service categories
99% confidence
Accommodation with care and support (supported living and respite), non-accommodation-based supported living (outreach), and day services.
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"The services this framework will cover are accommodation with care and support (supported living and respite), non-accommodation based supported living (outreach), and day services"
Supplier eligibility criteria
99% confidence
Unknown at this market-engagement stage.
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No eligibility criteria are supplied in the opportunity data.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Suitable-for-SME status is not stated.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Suitable-for-VCSE status is not stated.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated maximum value
92% confidence
Up to £135,000,000.
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Opportunity value_max is 135000000 GBP.
Commercial model
96% confidence
Framework anticipated; term, lotting, pricing and payment arrangements are unknown.
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Description refers to "this framework"; no further commercial terms are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery area
94% confidence
Within a 9-mile radius in Bath & North East Somerset.
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"within a 9 mile radius" and services are for adults "in B&NES".
Delivery region
86% confidence
UKK1 (Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area).
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Supplied delivery location region is UKK1.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity stage
99% confidence
Upcoming early-stage/planned procurement.
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display_status is "upcoming", stage is "planning", and source_status is "planned".
Notice type
99% confidence
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender.
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notice_type and document title state "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender".
Tender submission deadline
99% confidence
Unknown; bidding is not indicated as open.
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submission_deadline is null and the notice is a planned market-engagement notice.
Procurement route
99% confidence
Unknown.
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procurement_method and procurement_method_details are null.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Early-stage scope risk
98% confidence
Final framework scope, structure, contract term, lotting and service specifications are unknown.
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This is a planned preliminary market-engagement notice; no detailed tender documentation is supplied.
Participation risk
99% confidence
Supplier eligibility, quality requirements, certifications, insurance requirements and submission process are unknown.
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No supplier selection or tender submission requirements are supplied.
Commercial risk
96% confidence
The stated maximum value has no stated duration or allocation methodology.
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value_max is supplied, while contract dates and detailed commercial terms are null.
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