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AwardUpdate

09 Jun 2026 at 14:21

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 08:47

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 13:17

Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council has awarded a contract for the All Age Direct Payment Support Service to People Places Lives Limited. This contract, valued at £1,680,000 gross, will commence on 1st September 2026 and will run for an initial three-year period, with the possibility to extend by an additional two times two-year periods. The aim of the contract is to develop a self-directed support community in Swindon. The procurement process consisted of an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure, within the services industry category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. The procurement stage is complete and an agreement was reached on 9th June 2026, with an anticipated contract signature by 30th June 2026. The location of service delivery is predominantly Swindon, UK (region UKK14).

This contract offers significant opportunities for SMEs and other service providers skilled in supporting self-directed payment plans and community-led initiatives. Businesses with expertise in social work services, provision of services to the community, and health services are well-suited to compete in this field. The emphasis on engaging with local business and creating a community-focused initiative not only supports business growth in the Swindon region but also offers the chance for suppliers to establish strong partnerships with local authorities. The tender process highlights the importance of price and quality with a notable weighting towards quality, which suggests the council's commitment to securing high-standard services. This environment presents a favourable opportunity for businesses interested in contributing to community development and innovation in service delivery.

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Notice Title

All Age Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council is awarding an Outcome Based All-Age Direct Payment Support Service contract to commence on the 1st September 2026. The aim of this contract is o develop a self-directed support community, one that is developed, led and managed by local people for local people This document will outline the key deliverables and service specification outline for the Outcome Based All-Age Direct Payment Support Service for Swindon. DN 811274

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend contract for 2 x 24 months

Planning Information

Engagement Process Description To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Preliminary Market Engagement documents. Responses to the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire are required to be submitted no later than 12.00pm (midday) Monday 2nd March 2026 via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065972
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054378-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
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

PEOPLE PLACES LIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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