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Community Based acquired brain injury support services in Swindon

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

25 Feb 2026 at 12:51

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is the buying organisation for the tender titled "Community Based acquired brain injury support services in Swindon." This procurement falls under the industry categories of Health and social work services, and other community, social, and personal services, situated in the UKK14 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the current stage of the process is the award stage, with the contract award notice published on 25th February 2026. The awarded contract's anticipated start date is 1st April 2026, lasting a minimum of two years with a potential extension of up to five years. The contract's estimated value is approximately £1,835,000 to £1,948,455 over five years, above the threshold amount for service procurements.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in community support services, particularly those with expertise in acquired brain injury support. With a focus on service design, care models, integration, social value, and outcomes, the procurement encourages participation from experienced service providers. It provides an excellent chance for large-scale organisations with a commitment to social values or those classified under voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), as Headway Swindon, a large supplier, has been awarded the contract. The open procedure allows broad participation, ensuring competitiveness and fostering partnerships to support the local community effectively.

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Notice Title

Community Based acquired brain injury support services in Swindon

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Community Based Acquired Brain Injury Support in Swindon. The initial contract term will be for two years with an option to extend for a further three years (3 periods of 12 months) for a potential total contract term of 5 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: there is an option to extend this contract for 3 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016873-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,835,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,835,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,835,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

HEADWAY SWINDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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