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Bath and North East Somerset ASC Community, Social and Memory Support (CSMS)

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

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
906500.0 GBP
Gross: 906500 GBP
Published
22 Sep 2025, 16:40
Deadline
22 Oct 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Bath and North East Somerset wishes to establish a single provider Contract for the provision of the ASC Community, Social and Memory Support (CSMS) Services . The procurement is run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Light Touch Regime (LTR) above-threshold, one stage tender. The CSMS service provides groups and activities that will build on the inherent strengths of the community, developing and supporting new and existing community networks. They will enable older people to have support in the cultivation of social inclusion and self-management of their conditions and being able to live personally meaningful lives. The service will provide community social support groups, memory support groups and activities, facilitating, enabling and supporting 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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

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

Link Description: Contract reference number: DN789169

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=0edf4728-2d92-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058688-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 906,500

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 906,500

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

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

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

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

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Contract reference number: DN789169

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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