Planning

Support for People with Acquired Brain Injury

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Jul 2025 at 11:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for its project titled "Support for People with Acquired Brain Injury." This project falls under the services category, specifically targeting social services, and is directed at the UKK14 region. The council is currently engaging in a soft market testing process to better understand the landscape of providers capable of supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries. A preliminary engagement notice was published on 8th July 2025, inviting interested parties to complete an online form accessible via a specified website. The deadline for submission is set for 22nd July 2025, providing an opportunity for follow-up discussions once the submissions are reviewed. The current contract for these services is set to expire in March 2026, with future contract periods proposed from April 2026 to March 2029.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for organisations specialising in community support and rehabilitation services for individuals with acquired brain injury to expand their footprint in the South-West of the United Kingdom. Businesses with expertise in delivering social services and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioural needs associated with acquired brain injuries are well-suited for this engagement. The potential contract value, planned for renewal, indicates a promising opportunity for sustained partnership and business growth, especially for providers navigating the niche of acquired brain injury support. By participating in this tender process, businesses can position themselves as crucial contributors to enhancing the quality and effectiveness of support services amidst the evolving demands of local government procurement strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for People with Acquired Brain Injury

Notice Description

An acquired brain injury (ABI) is a complex injury often followed by a broad range of cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioural disabilities. At Swindon Borough Council we currently commission a service that offers both community support and rehabilitation support to those living with acquired brain injury. This contract will expire in March 2026. We are undertaking soft market testing to develop our understanding of the current market of providers who support people with acquired brain injury.

Planning Information

We are inviting the market to complete an online form to provide us with some information about services in relation to Acquired Brain Injury. In order to access this form you will need to register on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and return the forms by 22nd July 2025. We may invite you to participate on follow up discussions once we have reviewed any completed surveys.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038207-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Michelle Pretorius
Contact Email
mpretorius@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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