Planning

Habilitation Services for Visual Impairments

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 13:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, undertaken by Swindon Borough Council, is in the planning stage and seeks to engage the market for Habilitation Services targeting individuals with visual impairments. Classified under the community health services category, this initiative is situated in the Swindon locality, within the UKK14 region. Interested parties are invited to partake in a preliminary market engagement by 17th June 2026, following which the main contracting period is scheduled to run from 10th January 2027 to 9th January 2029. This service is being sourced under a light-touch regime, with a contract value estimated at £66,000, grossing up to £79,200. Interested vendors are encouraged to register on the dedicated portal for participation.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those focusing on habilitation and support for visually impaired individuals. It allows service providers to collaborate with a public authority and establish a foothold in the healthcare sector with a substantial contract period. The contract is designed to foster partnerships with capable organisations that have the necessary expertise and resources to provide high-quality services that meet the needs of the local community in Swindon. Businesses with a track record in related services, or those looking to expand into this niche, would find this procurement process particularly well-suited to their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Habilitation Services for Visual Impairments

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council are conducting preliminary market engagement to understand a number of things concerning Habiliation Services for people with Visual Impairments. Providers are invited to participate in this event by registering on supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and then completing the questionnaire on the portal

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement for Habiliation Services for people with Visual Impairments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051931-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2027 - 9 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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