Tender

Discharge to Assess Nursing Block Contract

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 13:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process under the title "Discharge to Assess Nursing Block Contract," aimed at acquiring services within the residential health facilities sector. The tender process is currently in the tender stage, having been published on 1st August 2025, with a submission deadline set for 22nd August 2025 at noon. The contract entails providing six discharge to assess nursing block beds in Swindon, England, for an initial period of six months starting from 1st October 2025 through to 31st March 2029. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, indicating that any qualified supplier may submit a tender. The contract is valued at £1,718,500 and falls under the services category within the procurement classification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering residential health facilities. Companies with expertise and capability in managing nursing facilities, and those keen on expanding their presence in the public sector, would find this a strategic opportunity. The tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a pathway for these businesses to enhance their portfolio and capabilities in delivering essential health services. Engaging in this procurement process could foster business growth and expansion by establishing or strengthening relationships with public sector buyers like Swindon Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Discharge to Assess Nursing Block Contract

Notice Description

Contract for 6 discharge to assess nursing block beds in Swindon for an initial period of 6 months months. For full details register at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94e7917d-d009-4f08-a7ed-d42873dfecc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb16b4b-122b-413b-b315-303c18ffa083
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,718,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
Tara Mackey
Contact Email
tmackey@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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