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Adult Mental Health Support Services for Swindon

Swindon Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Sep 2026 at 12:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 16:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is procuring adult mental health support services in Swindon, jointly funded with the Integrated Care Board through pooled budgets. This is a services contract covering two complementary lots. Lot 1 is therapeutic and recovery support, including evidence-informed early intervention, recovery, self-management and step-up and step-down pathways. Lot 2 is non-clinical, community-based support using nature, arts, music and other creative approaches to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, build confidence and resilience, and support sustained community participation. Providers bidding for both lots must preserve the distinct delivery models while coordinating access, pathways and learning. The work is classified as provision of services to the community (CPV 75200000), with delivery in Swindon.

The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers through a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the light-touch regime. It is selective and accelerated, with electronic submissions in English through the ProContract portal. Clarification questions for Stage 1 were due by 18 September 2027 at 12 noon, with responses due by 25 September 2027 at 12 noon. Stage 2 clarification questions were due by 9 October 2027 at 12 noon, with responses due by 16 October 2027 at 12 noon. Each lot has an initial contract period from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with two 24-month extension options, potentially ending 31 March 2034. Lot 1 is valued at £2,800,000 and Lot 2 at £1,155,000, inclusive of the stated gross values. Evaluation for each lot is price 10% and quality 90%, covering mobilisation, workforce, delivery, engagement, outcomes, system coordination and social value.

This opportunity suits organisations experienced in adult mental health, therapeutic recovery and community wellbeing services. Lot 1 is aimed at providers able to deliver structured, evidence-informed support, early intervention, self-management and coordinated step-up and step-down pathways. Lot 2 suits providers with established capability in nature-based, arts, music or other creative therapies delivered in community settings, particularly where these approaches reduce isolation and strengthen resilience and participation. Bidders should be able to demonstrate credible mobilisation, a suitably skilled workforce, service development and delivery arrangements, meaningful engagement and coproduction, and robust outcomes and performance measurement. Strong partnership working across the local health and care system will be important. The evaluation also rewards social value, so providers should be able to evidence wider community benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Mental Health Support Services for Swindon

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council, jointly funded with the Integrated Care Board through pooled budget arrangements, is recommissioning adult mental health support services in Swindon. two distinct but complementary Lots. Lot 1 - Therapeutic and Recovery Support Services Structured, evidence-informed therapeutic and recovery-focused support, with a particular role in early intervention, recovery, self-management and appropriate step-up and step-down pathways. Detailed requirements are set out in Appendix B1. Lot 2 - Nature, Arts, Music and Creative-Based Therapies Non-clinical, community-based support using nature, arts, music and creative approaches to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, strengthen confidence and resilience and support sustained community participation. Detailed requirements are set out in Appendix B2. The two Lots will operate as a coherent prevention and recovery offer while retaining distinct delivery models and strengths. Providers bidding for both Lots must maintain that distinction while coordinating access, pathways and learning. The initial contract term will be for 3 years, with options to extend for a further 2 years and a further 2 years, giving a potential total contract term of 7 years, as stated in the procurement documents. The estimated annual value of Lot 1 is PS400,000, giving an estimated value of PS1,200,000 over the initial 3-year term and PS2,800,000 over the maximum 7-year term. The estimated annual value of Lot 2 is PS165,000, giving an estimated value of PS495,000 over the initial 3-year term and PS1,155,000 over the maximum 7-year term. The total estimated value across both Lots is PS1,695,000 over the initial 3-year term and PS3,955,000 over the maximum 7-year term. The contracts are anticipated to commence on 1 April 2027. Any extension will be at the Authority's discretion and subject to satisfactory performance, continued service need, available funding and the relevant approvals. It is anticipated that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this procurement. Relevant TUPE information will be provided as part of the procurement documentation. Suppliers are responsible for taking their own professional advice in relation to TUPE. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com This is two stage tender process. Stage 1 Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 18th September 2027, 1200 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 25th September, 1200 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Stage 2 Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 9th October 2027, 1200 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 16th October, 1200 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender Service (FTS) and other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN828440. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

Lot Information

Therapeutic and Recovery Services

Structured, evidence-informed therapeutic and recovery-focused support, with a particular role in early intervention, recovery, self-management and appropriate step-up and step-down pathways. Detailed requirements are set out in Appendix B1.

Renewal: Option extend to contract is 2 x 24 months.

Arts, Music and Nature Based Therapies

Non-clinical, community-based support using nature, arts, music and creative approaches to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, strengthen confidence and resilience and support sustained community participation. Detailed requirements are set out in Appendix B2.

Renewal: 2 x 24 months extension options available

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) Wednesday 17th June 2026 via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084852-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,955,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,955,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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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