Tender

All-Age Independence and Enablement community support service, proof of concept

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council has initiated a procurement process titled "All-Age Independence and Enablement Community Support Service, Proof of Concept," within the welfare services industry. The project is classified under the CPV code 85312400 and based in Swindon, United Kingdom (region UKK14). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, using an open competition method below the threshold. Key dates for this tender include an enquiry period ending on 30th August 2025 and a submission deadline of 5th September 2025. The contract is scheduled to begin on 3rd November 2025, with potential extension scenarios that could extend the duration until 2nd May 2027. The total contract value is estimated at £189,696 gross (£158,080 net).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the service sector, particularly those specialising in non-residential welfare services. The proof of concept aims to test innovative outcome-based community interventions, offering a chance for service providers to contribute to the development of local community resilience and skill-building for individuals. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality support services for working-age individuals preparing for adulthood will be well-suited to participate in this bid. The initiative aligns with the Care Act 2014, indicating that successful bidders will likely contribute to shaping future services in collaboration with Swindon Borough Council and its stakeholders. This could provide long-term partnership opportunities and enhance business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

All-Age Independence and Enablement community support service, proof of concept

Notice Description

This opportunity is to welcome suppliers to apply for the Swindon All Age Independence & Enablement Service as a proof of concept. The proof of concept service seeks to test whether short term outcome-based community intervention will support people of working age to develop skills that equips them to live as independent a life as possible and would also support Swindon Borough Council (SBC) to fulfil their requirements under the Care Act, 2014. As a council we have a strong ambition to build local connection and resilience of local communities. Alongside our BSW colleagues, and stakeholders, SBC is keen to develop future services that ensure high quality support for all people, including timely planning for working age people 16+ who may preparing for adulthood and are, or may be, moving from Children's to Adult services. The intelligence, data, and outcomes gathered will help to inform future direction, as such there is an intentional mix of outcomes and outputs within the monitoring requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 options to extend for 6 months each Extension by expressed agreement: Extension 1 03/05/2026-02/11/2026 Extension 2 03/11/2026-02/05/2027 Suppliers should assume contract end date as 02/05/2026, unless extension is mutually and expressly agreed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05886a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048941-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,080 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£158,080 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Lisa Derrick
Contact Email
lderrick@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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