Tender

Support for Adults and Young Carers

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jul 2024 at 12:48

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Jun 2024 at 13:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced service providers for a project titled "Support for Adults and Young Carers." This procurement process falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and will be conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The current stage of the process is at the tender phase, with a deadline for tender responses set for 9th August 2024 at 14:00 hrs UK Local time. Clarifications must be submitted by 31st July 2024 at 12:00 hrs UK Local time. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st January 2025 and is initially for a period of three years with potential extensions up to seven years in total. The estimated total contract value for Lot 1, which covers support services for adult carers, is £3,152,100 including all potential extensions, while Lot 2, for young carers, is valued at £1,173,900.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth, especially for service providers in the social care sector. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts due to the council's emphasis on inclusive procurement. Winning either of these contracts can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and local reputation. The open procurement method ensures that the process is competitive and transparent, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in the health and social care domain. Companies with experience in guidance, counselling, and welfare services are encouraged to apply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for Adults and Young Carers

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of services to support adults and young carers in Swindon. Swindon Borough Council is putting in place two separate contracts to provide a Carers Support Service. Providers have the opportunity to bid for both contracts. It may be that one provider is successful in winning both contracts. Bids for each Lot should be submitted separately. There will be a separate evaluation panel for each Lot. Lot 1 - Support service for Adult Carers The estimated contract spend for this Lot is PS1,350,000 for the initial term. Lot 2 - Support service for Young Carers The estimated contract spend for this Lot is PS503,100 for the initial term. The initial contract term will run for 3 years, with option to extend 2 years + 2 years, with a contract start date of 1st January 2025. The contract term is for a potential total contract term of 7 years as stated in the Invitation to Tender documents. The estimated contract spend for Lot 1 is PS3,152,100 including all potential extensions. The estimated contract spend for Lot 2 is PS1,173,900 including all potential extensions. Full details relating to the services 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 31st July 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 9th August 2024, 1400 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on 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: DN728826 You can paste this into your web browser - http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ 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-e1dabe44-7883-4f9a-8560-33923dcc7c68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa8d2c2-176b-435c-bd26-71ec6eb3f267
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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