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Discharge to Assess Nursing Block Contract

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 13:29

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process managed by Swindon Borough Council pertains to the "Discharge to Assess Nursing Block Contract" within the residential health facilities services industry. This contract was aimed at providing six nursing beds in Swindon for an initial term of six months, with the option to extend for three additional 12-month periods, contingent on funding approval. The procurement method was an open procedure, with MMCG (2) Ltd being awarded the contract on 12th September 2025. The procurement included the option to expand the bed count to nine during extended periods with adequate notice. The total estimated value over the potential full term of three years and six months is approximately £1,718,500.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large care home providers capable of delivering high-quality residential health services. Firms specialising in healthcare services within the South West UK region might find this contract especially aligned with their service offerings. The contract shows a preference for providers who can offer a flexible increase in service during the contract term, further favouring businesses with scalable operations. Involvement in this contract not only secures stable revenue streams but also enhances the provider's portfolio and expands networking within the public healthcare procurement community.

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Notice Title

Discharge to Assess Nursing Block Contract

Notice Description

This is a requirement for 6 discharge to assess nursing beds in Swindon delivered by one care home provider for an initial period of six months with provision to extend for three subsequent periods of 12 months subject to funding approval. The value of the initial six month term will be PS172,000. The estimated value of the maximum 3 year and 6 month term will be PS1,718,500.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a requirement for 6 discharge to assess nursing beds in Swindon delivered by one care home provider for an initial period of six months with provision to extend for three subsequent periods of 12 months subject to funding approval. In the extended periods, there will be an option to extend the number of beds to 9 subject to providing 48 hours notice to the supplier. The value of the initial six month term will be PS172,000. The estimated value of the maximum 3 year and 6 month term will be PS1,718,500.

Options: The initial term is six months with an option to extend for three subsequent periods of 12 months subject to funding approval. In the extended periods, there will be an option to extend the number of beds to 9 subject to providing 48 hours notice to the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056236-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Tara Mackey
Contact Email
tmackey@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7929741623

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MMCG (2

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