Accommodation & Support Services for Separated Migrant Children Homes

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 10:09

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 09:46

Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Accommodation & Support Services for Separated Migrant Children Homes," with a contract awarded to Caring for Communities and People. Situated in Swindon, the project, classified under welfare services for children and young people, began on 3rd April 2026. The initial contract term is set for 24 months, with the possibility of extending up to a total of 4 years. The procurement method utilised was an open, competitive flexible procedure under a 'light touch' regime. The contract involves delivering 9 beds across different areas in Swindon, with a legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54. The original tender, released in 2025, specified submission deadlines by 6th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation to grow by providing high-quality support services. Companies that can offer comprehensive welfare packages and have a proven track record in managing similar service contracts will find this project particularly advantageous. The procurement process supports competitive flexibility, making it appealing to both large scale and smaller, community-focused enterprises. The awarded value, grossing over £1 million for the initial two years, underscores the potential financial reward and business expansion prospects for the chosen supplier. Such contracts contribute to building a firm’s portfolio in public sector collaborations while enhancing their reputation in delivering essential community services.

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Notice Title

Accommodation & Support Services for Separated Migrant Children Homes

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council is publishing a Contract Award Notice for the provision of Accommodation and Support Services for Separated Migrant Children Homes. The contract is for a total of 9 beds across Swindon with 1 provider, these beds can be located in multiple areas across Swindon. 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.

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/055578-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

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
£934,588 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20265 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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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