--- title: "Community Based Supported Living Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a23bd324-8d0a-4563-a09f-0098f7989044" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a23bd324-8d0a-4563-a09f-0098f7989044" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a23bd324-8d0a-4563-a09f-0098f7989044.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a23bd324-8d0a-4563-a09f-0098f7989044.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-29" --- # Community Based Supported Living Framework Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a23bd324-8d0a-4563-a09f-0098f7989044 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a23bd324-8d0a-4563-a09f-0098f7989044) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a23bd324-8d0a-4563-a09f-0098f7989044.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is inviting tenders for a "Community Based Supported Living Framework" targeting adults aged 18 and over with varying needs. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services", with an additional classification in "Social work and related services". The project is located in Swindon, with delivery addresses extending to the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, key deadlines include the submission of tender clarifications by 26th February 2025 and the final tender response submission by 5th March 2025, both at 12:00 PM UK local time. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, with a possible extension of up to 6 years. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services to grow and expand their operations. The framework is structured in three categories—General Needs, Complex Needs, and Complex Plus—allowing businesses to participate based on their expertise and capabilities. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful bidders must first secure a place in the General Needs category before competing in the more specialised categories. With an initial contract value of £42 million and a potential total of up to £126 million, businesses can benefit from a substantial and stable revenue stream over several years. This tender is particularly suited for businesses already registered on ProContract or willing to complete the registration process to access the tender documents and submit their bids. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council is seeking to commission a supported living framework for adults with needs aged 18 and over. The term of the contract will be initially 2 years, with two potential 2yr extensions making to total possible duration of 6yrs. Please see ITT documents for details. Initial 2yr contract value is PS42m with a potential 6yr value of PS126m should the additional two extension periods be implemented. The Framework will be under one lot but with three categories 1. General Needs 2. Complex Needs 3. Complex Plus The Framework will be advertised and all applicants must pass the minimum criteria to be awarded a place on the Framework. There will be a core requirement for any bidding providers to apply for category one (General Needs). Bidders can then decide if they wish to also apply for category 2 and 3 (Complex and Complex PLUS), bidders cannot apply for categories 2 or 3 without bidding and being awarded a place for Category one (General Needs) as users often need to move between category one and the other categories 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 26th February 2025, 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 5th March 2025, 1200 hrs (midday) 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 and 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: DN761048 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/b461f89b-b42d-4e33-be15-291225a920fa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £126,000,000 | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2025 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b461f89b-b42d-4e33-be15-291225a920fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b461f89b-b42d-4e33-be15-291225a920fa 29th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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