--- title: "All age support service for unpaid carers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dc42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dc42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc42.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-06" --- # All age support service for unpaid carers Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dc42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc42.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council (SBC) is inviting expressions of interest for an "All Age Carers Support Service" in Swindon, classified under the health and social work services industry category (CPV 85000000). This procurement process is in the "tender" stage with a submission deadline set for 13th March 2025 at 14:00 UK local time. The contract, designed to support adult carers, parent carers, and young carers through an outcomes-based model, spans an initial term of 3 years with options to extend for an additional 4 years, totalling a potential 7-year term. The estimated contract value is up to £1,812,000 for the initial term and up to £4,228,000 for the full term. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for suitably qualified service providers within the health and social work services sector. Businesses experienced in delivering high-quality, economically advantageous care services are well-suited to apply. The tender process follows an open procurement method detailed by Swindon Borough Council, ensuring fair competition and growth opportunities for businesses committed to supporting unpaid carers across all age groups. Potential contractors must register as suppliers on the ProContract portal and submit their proposals by the specified deadline. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council (SBC) invites expressions of interest from sutiably qualified and experienced service providers for an All Age Carers Support Service in Swindon. This service will support Adult Carers, Parent Carers and Young Carers, adopting an outcomes-based model. Therefore, we are seeking tenders that deliver the outcomes in the most economically advantageous way while maintaining commitment to high quality provision. The initial contract term will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 4 years (2 periods of 24 months) for a potential total contract term of 7 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is to a maximum o PS1,812,000 across the initial 3 year contract term and up to a maximum of PS4,228,000 across the potential total 7 year contract term. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Swindon Borough Council (SBC) invites expressions of interest from sutiably qualified and experienced service providers for an All Age Carers Support Service in Swindon. This service will support Adult Carers, Parent Carers and Young Carers, adopting an outcomes-based model. Therefore, we are seeking tenders that deliver the outcomes in the most economically advantageous way while maintaining commitment to high quality provision. The initial contract term will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 4 years (2 periods of 24 months) for a potential total contract term of 7 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is to a maximum o PS1,812,000 across the initial 3 year contract term and up to a maximum of PS4,228,000 across the potential total 7 year contract term. Full details relating to the Services 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 3rd March 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 13th March 2025, 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) Contract Notice/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: DN762323 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. Options: The initial contract term will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 4 years (2 periods of 24 months) for a potential total contract term of 7 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003986-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLK14 Swindon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 6 Feb 2025 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003986-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.supplyingthesountwest.org.uk - 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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