--- title: "Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84d1f5c2-3270-4189-a43f-165df5352de2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84d1f5c2-3270-4189-a43f-165df5352de2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84d1f5c2-3270-4189-a43f-165df5352de2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84d1f5c2-3270-4189-a43f-165df5352de2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-27" --- # Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84d1f5c2-3270-4189-a43f-165df5352de2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84d1f5c2-3270-4189-a43f-165df5352de2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84d1f5c2-3270-4189-a43f-165df5352de2.json) ## Summary The Swindon Borough Council is seeking quotes for a procurement opportunity titled "Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities" in the social work and related services industry category. The contract period is for 18 months, with a potential 12-month extension. Suppliers must register interest by 17th January 2024 and submit tender responses by 17th January 2024, UK local time. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the contract delivery addresses cover various locations including the United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations experienced in social work services. Businesses focused on empowering adults with learning disabilities through employment and personal development would be well-suited to compete. The Swindon Borough Council is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement process, aimed at enhancing opportunities for individuals to engage in employment and volunteering within their local communities. The contract's openness and clear deadlines provide a transparent process for interested suppliers to engage effectively with the council. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council (SBC) is issuing this Request for Quote ("RFQ") in relation to the procurement of Swindon the contract will focus primarily on enabling people to take up opportunities of employment and volunteering in their local communities and neighbourhoods. The service will also support service users in their personal development, for example, supporting and guiding people in self-centred planning and developing life skills to allow them to work towards living as independently as possible. These skills include anything from developing appropriate social skills, employment preparation, domestic skills, as well as hobbies and other interests, skills in reading, money recognition, and personal safety, in an accessible way. The contract is for 18 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Full details relating to the Goods/Services/Works are provided in the tender documents. 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 Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, by 15th January 2024, 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 17th January 2024, 1400 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)/ Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN705163 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1246b660-5854-4ccd-9fda-a0bf664f7ad4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Feb 2024 - 29 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN1 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Eastcott | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 27 Dec 2023 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1246b660-5854-4ccd-9fda-a0bf664f7ad4 - 27 Dec 2023 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26199e1f-8e99-4f2e-9dea-128dbcd55265 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1246b660-5854-4ccd-9fda-a0bf664f7ad4 27th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26199e1f-8e99-4f2e-9dea-128dbcd55265 27th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/ContractsFinder?projectId=bf043a26-bea4-ee11-8127-005056b64545&projectEventId=c1043a26-bea4-ee11-8127-005056b64545&formTypeId=277e8dc2-9fcd-4556-bc06-35706b286939 To register your interest in this opportunity and to obtain any additional information and documentation please register (for free) at ## Notice URLs - http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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