Planning

AIM3 interventions and Assessments

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process, titled "AIM3 Interventions and Assessments," targeting the social work and related services industry. This process is being carried out under the light touch regime with a special emphasis on market engagement to refine the final specifications. Businesses are encouraged to participate by providing feedback through an engagement session scheduled to close on 21st April 2026. The procurement aims to establish a 12-month contract starting from 31st May 2026, with an estimated spend of £60,000, and all activities will take place within the region of UKK14, United Kingdom.

This tender initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in social services, to collaborate with Swindon Borough Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage due to the tender's compliance with eligibility criteria favouring these groups. Furthermore, the procurement process allows potential suppliers to shape service delivery models, thus opening avenues for innovation and tailored solutions that could foster business growth and strengthen partnerships with local government entities.

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Notice Title

AIM3 interventions and Assessments

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council are conducting preliminary market engagement to understand a number of things concerning AIM3 assessments and interventions. Providers are invited to participate in this event by registering on supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and then completing the questionnaire on the portal.

Planning Information

Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to AIM 3 Assessments and Interventions and would welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out below. The intention is to invite supplier feedback to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council. The initial contract term will be for 12 months. The estimated total spend is £60,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06814d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033428-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 30 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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