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.

Procurement Act 2023

Light touch

Additional market engagement events will be taking place, details of these are included in the engagement section of this notice.

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.