Planning

Mental Health Services Contract

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 16:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Mental Health Services Contract," focusing on creative and talking therapies. The procurement is part of the health and social work services sector, with operations to be conducted in the UK, specifically in the region of Swindon. The tender is structured under a competitive flexible procedure and is planned to commence on 1st January 2027, concluding by 31st December 2030, with a potential extension until 2033. The total contract value is estimated at a gross amount of £4,200,000, with the net amount being £3,500,000. The planned procurement notice was published on 18th May 2026, with an anticipated future notice date on 1st July 2026, providing ample time for interested parties to prepare their submissions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering mental health support, to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their eligibility and the nature of the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies that have expertise in delivering innovative therapeutic solutions could benefit from the competitive structure of the procurement, enabling them to showcase their capabilities and contribute to the enhancement of mental health services in the region. This contract not only offers substantial financial incentives but also a platform for establishing long-term partnerships with a public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Services Contract

Notice Description

The provision of services for creative and talking therapies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045525-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 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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