Tender

Complex Care Residential Provision and Short Breaks Overnight Respite for Disabled/SEND Children.

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Dec 2025 at 12:02

Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for "Complex Care Residential Provision and Short Breaks Overnight Respite for Disabled/SEND Children." The procurement is open to service providers experienced in delivering overnight respite services to children and young people with complex needs and disabilities. The project is located in Swindon, UK, with the tender process being conducted through an open procurement method. Interested suppliers must register with ProContract by the expression of interest deadline on 23rd January 2026. The initial contract term is set for 12 months with the possibility of extensions, potentially reaching a total term of five years. The estimated spend is £1,400,000 for the first year, with a total potential contract value of £7,000,000 over five years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services for individuals with disabilities and complex needs. Ideal candidates are those familiar with delivering high-quality care and support within a residential setting, particularly in compliance with local authority standards. The opportunity is apt for service providers seeking long-term contracts, as it involves a comprehensive scope over an extensive period, with potential extensions allowing projects of up to five years. Engaging in this tender can not only boost service portfolio but also enhance reputation by aligning with a reputable public authority buyer like Swindon Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Complex Care Residential Provision and Short Breaks Overnight Respite for Disabled/SEND Children.

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council has a statutory requirement to resource overnight short breaks for families. As well as providing residential care for children and young people with complex needs and disabilities. This tender covers the need for a Short Break Overnight Respite and Complex Needs residential home within the boundaries of Swindon. The initial contract term will be for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 2 x 2 year extensions for a potential total contract term of 5 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is approximately PS1,400,000million across the initial 1 year contract term and approximately PS7,000,000million across the potential total 5 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 16th January 2026, 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 23rd January 2026, 1200 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend contract 2 x 24 months

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of overnight respite for children. Project Description Swindon Borough Council (SBC) are seeking providers who are willing to provide accommodation and deliver an overnight respite service in Swindon. This service will provide overnight respite for children 5 through to 18 with disability and complex needs. The term of the contract has yet to be identified, but could potentially be for 5 years plus 2 + 2. The proposal is that the initial contract term will be for 60 months with an option to extend for a further 108 months (x2 periods of 12 months) for a potential total contract term of 9 years. Estimated contract spend is £851,500 across the initial 5-year contract term and £1,532,700 across the potential total 9-year contract term. 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 PME document. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com. clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 9:00am UK Local time. The Council’s responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Responses are required to be submitted no later than 27.08.25 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) however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN785664 Please complete the PME questionnaire attachment as advised on the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058237
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086274-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
27 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Maxine Reid
Contact Email
mreid@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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