--- title: "Calming Cafe" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf3b7c13-4ea2-4140-af40-19ed759c37f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf3b7c13-4ea2-4140-af40-19ed759c37f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf3b7c13-4ea2-4140-af40-19ed759c37f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf3b7c13-4ea2-4140-af40-19ed759c37f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-16" --- # Calming Cafe Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf3b7c13-4ea2-4140-af40-19ed759c37f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf3b7c13-4ea2-4140-af40-19ed759c37f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf3b7c13-4ea2-4140-af40-19ed759c37f8.json) ## Summary The Swindon Borough Council has initiated the procurement process for a project titled "Calming Cafe," aimed at providing a Calming Café Service within the health and social work industry. Located in Swindon, England, the procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract valued at £1,204,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2021 and may extend for a further 24 months, with the initial period lasting for 60 months. Important deadlines include the submission of tender responses, due by 25th May 2021, and the last date for tender clarifications, which is 15th May 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those experienced in mental health services. Companies specialising in supportive services for individuals in mental health crises, including social workers, mental health charities, and community service providers, would be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can contribute to vital community support while expanding their service offerings in a growing market. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of a Calming Cafe Service Swindon Borough Council is looking to procure a Calming Cafe Service that will provide the following: The successful provider of this contact will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality Calming Cafe. This service will be open every day and evening, each day of the year, for people in mental health crisis or at risk of developing a crisis. The safe haven approach encourages self-management and independence, with the requirements of the people accessing the service at the heart of the provision. The Service will be staffed with appropriately trained workers with capacity to work with people in emotional/mental health distres 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 Contract Period The contract will be initially for a period of 60 months commencing 1st October 2021 with the option to extend for a further 24 months as per the contract terms and conditions. Tender Responses Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 25th May 2021, 1200:00:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Tender Clarifications If you require any clarifications on the tender documents, please submit these in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 15th May 2021, 1200:00:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender Service, 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: DN535304 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/85ad0f75-6096-42e5-b05c-29ec9d402058 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,204,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,204,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SWINDON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE MIND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2022 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ad0f75-6096-42e5-b05c-29ec9d402058 - 26 Apr 2021 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e126237-70ce-4d95-9ee3-a6b5d034d3b4 - 29 Mar 2021 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc1bebd-90c6-4348-b16c-bbe12ea070e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ad0f75-6096-42e5-b05c-29ec9d402058 16th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e126237-70ce-4d95-9ee3-a6b5d034d3b4 26th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc1bebd-90c6-4348-b16c-bbe12ea070e4 29th March 2021 - 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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