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

Swindon Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 May 2026 at 10:29

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

29 Dec 2025 at 12:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 10:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the process of procurement planning for the accommodation and service of children's overnight respite, aimed at serving children aged 5 to 18 with disabilities and complex needs. Based in Swindon, UK, the council is seeking service providers for a potential long-term contract, currently in the planning stage. The initial contract term is proposed for 5 years with the possibility of extension by two periods of 24 months, totalling a maximum of 9 years. The estimated contract value is £851,500 for the first 5 years and £1,532,700 over 9 years. Interested suppliers must register and express interest via the ProContract portal by 27th August 2025. The procurement process follows a light-touch regime and is above threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in providing care services to young individuals with special needs. Engaging in this contract could lead to substantial business growth, offering financial incentives and enhancing business credibility. Companies with expertise in managing residential facilities and offering tailored care services may find themselves well-suited for this opportunity, benefiting not only from direct contract earnings but also from the potential to establish a long-term partnership with the Swindon Borough Council, potentially leading to similar future opportunities.

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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/047581-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
22 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swindon Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Postcode Area
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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