Tender

Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Dec 2023 at 14:12

Tender Notice
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27 Dec 2023 at 14:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Swindon Borough Council is seeking quotes for a procurement opportunity titled "Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities" in the social work and related services industry category. The contract period is for 18 months, with a potential 12-month extension. Suppliers must register interest by 17th January 2024 and submit tender responses by 17th January 2024, UK local time. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the contract delivery addresses cover various locations including the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations experienced in social work services. Businesses focused on empowering adults with learning disabilities through employment and personal development would be well-suited to compete. The Swindon Borough Council is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement process, aimed at enhancing opportunities for individuals to engage in employment and volunteering within their local communities. The contract's openness and clear deadlines provide a transparent process for interested suppliers to engage effectively with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) is issuing this Request for Quote ("RFQ") in relation to the procurement of Swindon the contract will focus primarily on enabling people to take up opportunities of employment and volunteering in their local communities and neighbourhoods. The service will also support service users in their personal development, for example, supporting and guiding people in self-centred planning and developing life skills to allow them to work towards living as independently as possible. These skills include anything from developing appropriate social skills, employment preparation, domestic skills, as well as hobbies and other interests, skills in reading, money recognition, and personal safety, in an accessible way. The contract is for 18 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Full details relating to the Goods/Services/Works are provided in the tender documents. 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 15th January 2024, 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 17th January 2024, 1400 hrs 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 (FTS)/ 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: DN705163 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1246b660-5854-4ccd-9fda-a0bf664f7ad4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Feb 2024 - 29 Jul 2025 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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