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title: "Complex Care Residential Provision and Short Breaks Overnight Respite for Disabled/SEND Children."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058237"
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buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Complex Care Residential Provision and Short Breaks Overnight Respite for Disabled/SEND Children.

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058237

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the process of procurement planning for the accommodation and service of children's overnight respite, aimed at serving children aged 5 to 18 with disabilities and complex needs. Based in Swindon, UK, the council is seeking service providers for a potential long-term contract, currently in the planning stage. The initial contract term is proposed for 5 years with the possibility of extension by two periods of 24 months, totalling a maximum of 9 years. The estimated contract value is £851,500 for the first 5 years and £1,532,700 over 9 years. Interested suppliers must register and express interest via the ProContract portal by 27th August 2025. The procurement process follows a light-touch regime and is above threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in providing care services to young individuals with special needs. Engaging in this contract could lead to substantial business growth, offering financial incentives and enhancing business credibility. Companies with expertise in managing residential facilities and offering tailored care services may find themselves well-suited for this opportunity, benefiting not only from direct contract earnings but also from the potential to establish a long-term partnership with the Swindon Borough Council, potentially leading to similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council has a statutory requirement to resource overnight short breaks for families. As well as providing residential care for children and young people with complex needs and disabilities. This tender covers the need for a Short Break Overnight Respite and Complex Needs residential home within the boundaries of Swindon. The initial contract term will be for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 2 x 2 year extensions for a potential total contract term of 5 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is approximately PS1,400,000million across the initial 1 year contract term and approximately PS7,000,000million across the potential total 5 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 16th January 2026, 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 23rd January 2026, 1200 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend contract 2 x 24 months

### Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement
Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of overnight respite for children.
Project Description
Swindon Borough Council (SBC) are seeking providers who are willing to provide accommodation and deliver an overnight respite service in Swindon. This service will provide overnight respite for children 5 through to 18 with disability and complex needs. The term of the contract has yet to be identified, but could potentially be for 5 years plus 2 + 2.
The proposal is that the initial contract term will be for 60 months with an option to extend for a further 108 months (x2 periods of 12 months) for a potential total contract term of 9 years.
Estimated contract spend is £851,500 across the initial 5-year contract term and
£1,532,700 across the potential total 9-year contract term.
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 PME document. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com.
clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 9:00am UK Local time. The Council’s responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal.
Responses are required to be submitted no later than 27.08.25 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) however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN785664
Please complete the PME questionnaire attachment as advised on the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047581-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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

- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 09:29 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047581-2026
- 29 Dec 2025 at 12:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086274-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 09:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046414-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047581-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086274-2025
  29th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046414-2025
  6th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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