Tender

Over 65 Residential Care Home Framework for Swindon

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council has announced a public procurement opportunity titled "Over 65 Residential Care Home Framework for Swindon". This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Other community, social and personal services' and is specifically focused on 'Social work and related services'. The process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd April 2025 at 12:00 PM UK Local time. The contract will initially run for 2 years with an option to extend by up to two additional 2-year periods, potentially lasting 6 years in total. The initial contract value is estimated between £18m and £22m, with a 6-year value ranging from £54m to £66m. The selected service providers will deliver residential care services for adults aged 65 and over within the locality of Swindon. Key procurement dates include tender clarifications by 21st March 2025, and the contract start date is set for 1st September 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in elderly residential care services, particularly those with expertise in handling standard, enhanced, and complex care needs. By participating in this framework, service providers can secure long-term contracts and predictable revenue streams, fostering business stability and growth. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimum criteria as set out by the Council. The procurement process is open, ensuring equal opportunity for all qualified suppliers to compete. This initiative offers a structured and recurring opportunity for businesses to become part of the framework, enhancing market presence and reputation within the community care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Over 65 Residential Care Home Framework for Swindon

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Over 65 years of Age Residential Care Home Services for Swindon Project Description Swindon Borough Council is seeking to commission a Residential Care Home Framework for adults aged 65 years of age and over, for the locality of Swindon. The term of the contract will be initially 2 years, with two potential 2yr extensions making to total possible duration of 6yrs. Please see ITT documents for details. Initial 2yr contract value is estimated between PS18m and PS22m with an estimated potential 6yr value of between PS54m and PS66m should the additional two extension periods be implemented. This Framework agreement will be opened annually via the Supplying the South West Portal, for a 2-week period (on the anniversary date) to allow new providers to apply. The Framework will be advertised and all applicants must pass the minimum criteria to be awarded a place on the Framework. This framework is for in borough residential home only For all over 65yrs of age residential care needs (standard, enhanced and complex), the pricing will be set by the Council and acceptance of the Councils published fee structure will be a condition of the contract award. However, it is acknowledged in specific circumstances that a negotiated bed fee will be required. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 21st March 2025, 1200 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 3rd April 2025, 1200 hrs (midday) UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing project ID DN764525. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b28608d-e3c5-494c-bfb7-be27cac8d73b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62eaef01-ac84-46ba-acd6-279254591d5b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jack Pound
Contact Email
jpound@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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