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title: "AC2231 - Self Directed Support"
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# AC2231 - Self Directed Support

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0507ab

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## Summary

Wiltshire Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom, has successfully progressed through the procurement process for the "AC2231 - Self Directed Support" contract. This service focuses on enhancing self-directed support for care services, aligning with the council's priority to empower individuals and strengthen community support. The contract, allocated through an open procurement method, falls under the "services" main procurement category and exceeds the threshold values pertinent to such projects. The award stage was completed on 6th August 2025, leading to a pending contract with "Independent Lives (Disability)," a UK-based SME with a focus on sheltered workshops. The contract's official commencement is scheduled for 1st October 2025, continuing through to 30th September 2027, with a potential extension option lasting up to one year.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those capable of innovating within community-driven frameworks. Companies with a vision for community engagement, and strengths in enhancing the autonomy and quality of life for recipients of care services, stand to benefit substantially. The procurement favours organisations that can deliver personalised, localised approaches to care, thus fostering tighter community bonds and a resilient support network. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in healthcare and social work sectors, are exceptionally well-suited for such transformative community initiatives.

## Notice

Wiltshire Council: Self-Directed Support Service We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve. Your vision and creativity will be instrumental in shaping a service that truly empowers individuals and strengthens our communities. If you are a provider with the vision and creativity to support this initiative, we encourage you to attend the market engagement event to express your interest and learn more about how you can contribute to the Self-Directed Support service. Wiltshire Council is seeking a provider with vision and creativity to transform our offer to people who wish to purchase or direct their own care and support services. Our goal is to maximise people's involvement and control over how their needs are met. The Self-Directed Support service will collaborate with people, their communities, and system partners to create effective community-based solutions. This service is central to enabling Wiltshire Council to meet the increasing demand on health and social care services. Self-Directed Support offers a more personalised, asset, and strength-based approach to people. This approach provides more opportunities for individuals to improve their quality of life. Additionally, it shifts the focus from commissioned services to community support, fostering mutual aid within communities. The business plan's key priorities include empowering people by enhancing their control and involvement in care decisions, building a resilient society through stronger, more supportive communities, supporting a thriving economy with innovative care solutions, and promoting a sustainable environment through community-based practices. We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend for any period up to a further year as defined and at the sole discretion of the Council.

### Planning Information

Market Engagement
Market Engagement Registration Deadline:
Wednesday 7 May 2025 - 12 Noon
Engagement Process Description:
This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is being published to alert the supply chain and notify interested parties that Wiltshire Council will be hosting an in-person market engagement event for the upcoming tender opportunity detailed below.
Wiltshire Council invites interested providers to attend an in-person engagement session to help inform the Council's future tendering arrangements. Attendance is limited to two persons per provider.
The market engagement event will take place from 14:00 to 15:00 on Friday 9 May 2025, at County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Full location details will be shared upon receipt of provider's expression of interest.
Providers wishing to attend should email joanna.denham@wiltshire.gov.uk with the subject line: "AC2231 - SDS PME Expression of Interest" and confirm the names of the two attendees.
The deadline for confirming attendance is 12 Noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025.
Please note: This is market engagement only at this stage and may not necessarily lead to a future procurement process. If a tender opportunity does proceed, the procurement route has not yet been determined. Information gathered through this engagement will help shape any future procurement.
Wiltshire Council: Self-Directed Support Service
We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve. Your vision and creativity will be instrumental in shaping a service that truly empowers individuals and strengthens our communities.
If you are a provider with the vision and creativity to support this initiative, we encourage you to attend the market engagement event to express your interest and learn more about how you can contribute to the Self-Directed Support service.
Purpose of the Event: The purpose of this engagement event is to bring together providers who can contribute to the transformation of our Self-Directed Support service. We aim to gather insights, foster collaboration, and ensure that the service meets the needs of our community effectively.
Why Providers Should Attend: Providers should attend to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Self-Directed Support service and its objectives. This event offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with Wiltshire Council and other stakeholders, share your expertise, and influence the development of a service that empowers individuals and strengthens communities.
Wiltshire Council is seeking a provider with vision and creativity to transform our offer to people who wish to purchase or direct their own care and support services. Our goal is to maximise people's involvement and control over how their needs are met.
The Self-Directed Support service will collaborate with people, their communities, and system partners to create effective community-based solutions. This service is central to enabling Wiltshire Council to meet the increasing demand on health and social care services.
Self-Directed Support offers a more personalised, asset, and strength-based approach to people. This approach provides more opportunities for individuals to improve their quality of life. Additionally, it shifts the focus from commissioned services to community support, fostering mutual aid within communities.
The business plan's key priorities include empowering people by enhancing their control and involvement in care decisions, building a resilient society through stronger, more supportive communities, supporting a thriving economy with innovative care solutions, and promoting a sustainable environment through community-based practices.
We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047413-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 7 May 2025 |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £642,734 |
| Lots value | £1,156,921 |
| Awards value | £964,102 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK15 Wiltshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDEPENDENT LIVES (DISABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 15:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047413-2025
- 11 Jun 2025 at 14:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031627-2025
- 25 Apr 2025 at 12:57 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017050-2025
- 25 Apr 2025 at 12:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017043-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047413-2025
  8th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031627-2025
  11th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017050-2025
  25th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017043-2025
  25th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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