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Bath and North East Somerset ASC Carers and Family Support Services

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Bath & North East Somerset Council

Buyer Address: The Guildhall, Bath, UKK12, BA1 5AW, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@bathnes.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1225477273

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
3875000.0 GBP
Gross: 4670000 GBP
Published
30 Jun 2025, 10:47
Deadline
30 Jul 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Bath & North East Somerset wishes to establish a single provider Contract for the provision of ASC Carers and Family Support Services. The procurement is run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Light Touch Regime (LTR) above-threshold, one stage tender. The Carer and Family Support Service will deliver holistic and individualised support to adult carers in B&NES. Provision will be expected to include information and advice on a wide variety of carer related needs, peer support groups and respite activity. Early intervention and prevention are key requirements for the carers support service. The service will be available for carers to access for an unlimited time.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.procontract.due-north.com

Link Description: Contract reference number: DN780121

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c757bff3-dd52-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=ba359074-4253-f011-813a-005056b64545

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036036-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 3,875,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 4,670,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-12-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Contract Price (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Contract reference number: DN780121

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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