--- title: "Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8145536-1f3b-454d-973a-3368330483c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8145536-1f3b-454d-973a-3368330483c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8145536-1f3b-454d-973a-3368330483c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8145536-1f3b-454d-973a-3368330483c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-28" --- # Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8145536-1f3b-454d-973a-3368330483c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8145536-1f3b-454d-973a-3368330483c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8145536-1f3b-454d-973a-3368330483c5.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of the Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre, aimed at supporting children aged 5-18 with additional needs. The tender is currently in the planning stage and will conclude on 28th June 2021, with the contract likely starting on 1st September 2021 and running for a period of 36 months, extendable for an additional 24 months. This opportunity falls within the social work services industry, specifically focusing on community health services, located in Swindon, in the South West of England. The total estimated contract value is £1,300,000, with an initial spend capped at £714,462.51 for the first three years. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing all qualified bidders to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that provide specialised services for children with additional needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Companies that excel in community engagement, leisure activity provision, or support services for disabled children would be well-positioned to compete. The flexibility of the service delivery, with the possibility of operating in different environments, coupled with the support for transport needs, further enhances the appeal for potential service providers. Businesses looking to engage with the local authority's community offerings could find this contract a strategic avenue for growth. ## Notice Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre. Project Description Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre is a premises based scheme based at Upper Shaw Community Centre to support children living in Swindon aged 5-18 with additional needs, including but not limited to : 1. Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) 2. Disabled Children 3. Children accessing Swindon Borough Council's Aiming High service The service includes after school, weekend and school holiday provision delivered in a variety of ways dependent on the child/young person and their needs. The service will also operate in the community to access mainstream leisure provision. The service will also need to provide transport to those who require support with attending, subject to availability. The property that the service is provided in is a SBC owned property. The lease for this property will fall as part of the contract. The heads if terms are included in the tender pack, however once the contract is awarded to the winning provider the terms of the lease can be negotiated with the Council's property department. This allows providers to work with the Council on terms that are mutually beneficial for both parties and will include detail such as maintenance and repairs of the property, rental value, term of the lease and sub-letting permissions. The lease will be linked to the service contract, break clauses will be enacted should the service contract end or be terminated these options will be offered to all bidders in the tender. Aims and Objectives of the Service Short breaks are intended to have positive benefits for both disabled children and young people and their parents and carers. Short breaks have a dual purpose: 1. The main aims of short break services are to provide disabled children and young people the opportunity to: - spend time away from their parents and carers - relax and have fun with their friends - develop their independence 2. They also give families an opportunity to: - have a break from their caring responsibilities - rest and unwind - spend time with other members of their family. The Short Breaks service can include day, evenings and weekend activities and will be required to take place at Upper Shaw Farm Community Centre or in the community to access universal services with appropriate support that is tailored to the individual(s) needs to be inclusive. The initial contract term will be for 36 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months (in 2x 12 month extensions) for a potential total contract term of 5 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend of up to PS714,462.51 for the initial contract period of 3 years as this is a pay per use contract, therefore Childrens Services will only pay for hours used. Estimated contract spend ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3ed645-155b-4769-8d94-0233d9419283 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services - 85322000 - Community action programme - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 28 May 2021 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3ed645-155b-4769-8d94-0233d9419283 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3ed645-155b-4769-8d94-0233d9419283 28th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ To register your interest in this opportunity and obtain any additional information and documentation please login or register (for free) at: ## Notice URLs - http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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