Award

Accommodation & Support Services for Separated Migrant Children Homes

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 09:46

Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for "Accommodation & Support Services for Separated Migrant Children Homes", under an open competitive flexible procedure. This contract, located in Swindon, falls within the social services industry category and is specifically designed for providing social work services with accommodation. The initial contract term is set for 24 months starting from 3rd April 2026, with a possible extension up to a total of 4 years. The estimated financial commitment ranges from £800,000 to £1,000,000 for the initial term, reaching up to £2,000,000 if extended fully. Key milestones included the contract award notice published on 14th January 2026, and the future signature date scheduled by 27th February 2026.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for specialised service providers in the social services sector. It is an ideal opportunity for organisations with the capability to deliver high-quality accommodation and support services to separated migrant children. With a substantial contract value and the potential for a long-term partnership, businesses with previous experience and resources to meet contract demands can leverage this opportunity for growth. Organisations classified as public service entities or large-scale suppliers with expertise in similar social service provision could gain strategic advantage and enhance their service portfolios by engaging in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Accommodation & Support Services for Separated Migrant Children Homes

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Accommodation and Support Services for Separated Migrant Children Homes. The initial contract term will be for 24 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months in 12-month increments (2 periods of 12 months) for a potential total contract term of 4 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is between PS800,000 and PS1,000,000 across the initial 2-year contract term and between PS1,600,000 and PS2,000,000 across the potential total 4-year contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend contract for 2 x 12 month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059953
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002943-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,869,177 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Harry Mattingley
Contact Email
hmattingley@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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