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Co-production of a children's services improvement, savings and delivery plan

Swindon Borough Council

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24 Jun 2026 at 10:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council, a sub-central government authority, has initiated an open tender process for the co-production of a children's services improvement, savings, and delivery plan. The procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and is intended for implementation in Swindon, with an estimated value of £45,500. The tender is currently active and interested parties must submit their proposals by 20th July 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 27th July to 26th October 2026. The tender process is an open competition that allows for unrestricted electronic submission of tender documents.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in management consultancy and stakeholder engagement, especially those specialising in public sector reform. Companies with a track record of delivering comprehensive improvement plans and financial impact alignment are well-suited to compete. The project offers a platform for businesses to contribute to meaningful social change while expanding their portfolio and demonstrating capabilities in governance, accountability, and service reform. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate quality leadership and capacity-building skills to meet the Council's strategic objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Co-production of a children's services improvement, savings and delivery plan

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) Children's Services is currently projecting a significant overspend which presents a material risk to the Council's Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP). At the same time, the Council has an established Children's Improvement Plan and a range of service, workforce and practice reform activity underway. Previous external support has generated recommendations but has not resulted in: ~Sufficient ownership by service managers and directors ~Clear accountability for delivery ~Robust governance and oversight ~A clear line of sight between service change, improvement actions and financial impact The Council is therefore seeking external support to co-produce a single, integrated and delivery focused plan that aligns improvement, reform and savings activity and can be confidently overseen through existing governance arrangements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059274-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 1-6 months
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

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