Tender

All age support service for unpaid carers

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) is inviting expressions of interest for an "All Age Carers Support Service" in Swindon, classified under the health and social work services industry category (CPV 85000000). This procurement process is in the "tender" stage with a submission deadline set for 13th March 2025 at 14:00 UK local time. The contract, designed to support adult carers, parent carers, and young carers through an outcomes-based model, spans an initial term of 3 years with options to extend for an additional 4 years, totalling a potential 7-year term. The estimated contract value is up to £1,812,000 for the initial term and up to £4,228,000 for the full term.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for suitably qualified service providers within the health and social work services sector. Businesses experienced in delivering high-quality, economically advantageous care services are well-suited to apply. The tender process follows an open procurement method detailed by Swindon Borough Council, ensuring fair competition and growth opportunities for businesses committed to supporting unpaid carers across all age groups. Potential contractors must register as suppliers on the ProContract portal and submit their proposals by the specified deadline.

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Notice Title

All age support service for unpaid carers

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) invites expressions of interest from sutiably qualified and experienced service providers for an All Age Carers Support Service in Swindon. This service will support Adult Carers, Parent Carers and Young Carers, adopting an outcomes-based model. Therefore, we are seeking tenders that deliver the outcomes in the most economically advantageous way while maintaining commitment to high quality provision. The initial contract term will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 4 years (2 periods of 24 months) for a potential total contract term of 7 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is to a maximum o PS1,812,000 across the initial 3 year contract term and up to a maximum of PS4,228,000 across the potential total 7 year contract term. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) invites expressions of interest from sutiably qualified and experienced service providers for an All Age Carers Support Service in Swindon. This service will support Adult Carers, Parent Carers and Young Carers, adopting an outcomes-based model. Therefore, we are seeking tenders that deliver the outcomes in the most economically advantageous way while maintaining commitment to high quality provision. The initial contract term will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 4 years (2 periods of 24 months) for a potential total contract term of 7 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is to a maximum o PS1,812,000 across the initial 3 year contract term and up to a maximum of PS4,228,000 across the potential total 7 year contract term. 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 3rd 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 13th March 2025, 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) Contract Notice/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: DN762323 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.

Options: The initial contract term will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 4 years (2 periods of 24 months) for a potential total contract term of 7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003986-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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