Award

AC2231 - Self Directed Support

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 Aug 2025 at 15:26

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 14:57

PlanningUpdate

25 Apr 2025 at 12:57

Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom, has successfully progressed through the procurement process for the "AC2231 - Self Directed Support" contract. This service focuses on enhancing self-directed support for care services, aligning with the council's priority to empower individuals and strengthen community support. The contract, allocated through an open procurement method, falls under the "services" main procurement category and exceeds the threshold values pertinent to such projects. The award stage was completed on 6th August 2025, leading to a pending contract with "Independent Lives (Disability)," a UK-based SME with a focus on sheltered workshops. The contract's official commencement is scheduled for 1st October 2025, continuing through to 30th September 2027, with a potential extension option lasting up to one year.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those capable of innovating within community-driven frameworks. Companies with a vision for community engagement, and strengths in enhancing the autonomy and quality of life for recipients of care services, stand to benefit substantially. The procurement favours organisations that can deliver personalised, localised approaches to care, thus fostering tighter community bonds and a resilient support network. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in healthcare and social work sectors, are exceptionally well-suited for such transformative community initiatives.

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Notice Title

AC2231 - Self Directed Support

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council: Self-Directed Support Service We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve. Your vision and creativity will be instrumental in shaping a service that truly empowers individuals and strengthens our communities. If you are a provider with the vision and creativity to support this initiative, we encourage you to attend the market engagement event to express your interest and learn more about how you can contribute to the Self-Directed Support service. Wiltshire Council is seeking a provider with vision and creativity to transform our offer to people who wish to purchase or direct their own care and support services. Our goal is to maximise people's involvement and control over how their needs are met. The Self-Directed Support service will collaborate with people, their communities, and system partners to create effective community-based solutions. This service is central to enabling Wiltshire Council to meet the increasing demand on health and social care services. Self-Directed Support offers a more personalised, asset, and strength-based approach to people. This approach provides more opportunities for individuals to improve their quality of life. Additionally, it shifts the focus from commissioned services to community support, fostering mutual aid within communities. The business plan's key priorities include empowering people by enhancing their control and involvement in care decisions, building a resilient society through stronger, more supportive communities, supporting a thriving economy with innovative care solutions, and promoting a sustainable environment through community-based practices. We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend for any period up to a further year as defined and at the sole discretion of the Council.

Planning Information

Market Engagement Market Engagement Registration Deadline: Wednesday 7 May 2025 - 12 Noon Engagement Process Description: This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is being published to alert the supply chain and notify interested parties that Wiltshire Council will be hosting an in-person market engagement event for the upcoming tender opportunity detailed below. Wiltshire Council invites interested providers to attend an in-person engagement session to help inform the Council's future tendering arrangements. Attendance is limited to two persons per provider. The market engagement event will take place from 14:00 to 15:00 on Friday 9 May 2025, at County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Full location details will be shared upon receipt of provider's expression of interest. Providers wishing to attend should email joanna.denham@wiltshire.gov.uk with the subject line: "AC2231 - SDS PME Expression of Interest" and confirm the names of the two attendees. The deadline for confirming attendance is 12 Noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025. Please note: This is market engagement only at this stage and may not necessarily lead to a future procurement process. If a tender opportunity does proceed, the procurement route has not yet been determined. Information gathered through this engagement will help shape any future procurement. Wiltshire Council: Self-Directed Support Service We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve. Your vision and creativity will be instrumental in shaping a service that truly empowers individuals and strengthens our communities. If you are a provider with the vision and creativity to support this initiative, we encourage you to attend the market engagement event to express your interest and learn more about how you can contribute to the Self-Directed Support service. Purpose of the Event: The purpose of this engagement event is to bring together providers who can contribute to the transformation of our Self-Directed Support service. We aim to gather insights, foster collaboration, and ensure that the service meets the needs of our community effectively. Why Providers Should Attend: Providers should attend to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Self-Directed Support service and its objectives. This event offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with Wiltshire Council and other stakeholders, share your expertise, and influence the development of a service that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. Wiltshire Council is seeking a provider with vision and creativity to transform our offer to people who wish to purchase or direct their own care and support services. Our goal is to maximise people's involvement and control over how their needs are met. The Self-Directed Support service will collaborate with people, their communities, and system partners to create effective community-based solutions. This service is central to enabling Wiltshire Council to meet the increasing demand on health and social care services. Self-Directed Support offers a more personalised, asset, and strength-based approach to people. This approach provides more opportunities for individuals to improve their quality of life. Additionally, it shifts the focus from commissioned services to community support, fostering mutual aid within communities. The business plan's key priorities include empowering people by enhancing their control and involvement in care decisions, building a resilient society through stronger, more supportive communities, supporting a thriving economy with innovative care solutions, and promoting a sustainable environment through community-based practices. We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047413-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£642,734 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£1,156,921 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£964,102 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 May 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEPENDENT LIVES (DISABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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