Tender

All Age Direct Payment Support Service

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 13:17

Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is overseeing the procurement of an All-Age Direct Payment Support Service, commencing on 1st September 2026. This tender involves a two-stage competitive flexible procedure to support adults and children in self-directed support through direct payments within the community. Business entities should note the procurement stage is active, with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 21st April 2026 and the close of the enquiry period on 10th April 2026. Located in Swindon, UK, the industry category revolves around services for community provision and social work. The procurement method is open and involves unrestricted electronic submission of tenders in English.

The All-Age Direct Payment Support Service tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in health, social work services, and community interest sectors. Suitable bidders may include social enterprises, not-for-profit organisations, or companies committed to delivering innovative direct payment solutions, alongside traditional welfare services for the elderly. Engaging in this procurement could bolster market presence, given Swindon Borough Council's emphasis on fostering local grassroots involvement and partnerships. Adhering to the competitive flexible procedure allows businesses to showcase their technical and financial credibility while ensuring compliance with thresholds to progress to the subsequent stages of evaluation.

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Notice Title

All Age Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council is seeking to commissioning an Outcome Based All-Age Direct Payment Support Service to commence on the 1st September 2026. This tender opportunity will be in the form of a 2 Stage Competitive Flexible Procedure, meaning bidders will submit Part 1 first and will then be invited to submit part 2 should they pass the Conditions of Participation set out in Stage 1. Please refer to the timeline in the section below. Swindon Borough Council is seeking to commission an Outcome Based All-Age Direct Payment Support Service supporting adults and children with their self-directed support offer through the delivery of direct payments. The aim is to 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.

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/027925-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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