Planning

Support services to Council Owned Residential Children's Home

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 16:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council intends to procure support services for a council-owned residential children's home. This procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category and is designated as a planned process, with the current stage being planning. The anticipated contract will commence on 30th October 2026 and conclude on 30th October 2031, with a potential extension until 2035. The contract is valued at £9 million with a gross amount of £10.8 million. This initiative falls within the "services" procurement category and operates under a special 'light touch' regime. The planning notice was published on 7th May 2026, with further notices expected by 17th May 2026. The services are to be delivered within the UKK14 region, encompassing Swindon, UK.

This procurement opportunity represents a substantial avenue for businesses offering health and social work services to expand their portfolio, particularly those experienced in managing or supporting residential children's homes. Organisations with a solid track record in delivering services compliant with public authority standards, especially those comfortable operating within special regime guidelines, will find this tender appealing. The extended duration and significant contract value present a stable, long-term engagement prospect for capable bidders. Companies specialising in service excellence should consider participating in this process to contribute to community welfare and leverage growth opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support services to Council Owned Residential Children's Home

Notice Description

The contract will be awarded to deliver Support Services for an SBC Owned Residential Children's Home.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042176-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 May 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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