Bath and North East Somerset Adult Social Care Day Opportunities

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.