--- title: "All Age Direct Payment Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065972" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065972" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065972.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065972.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-09" --- # All Age Direct Payment Support Service Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065972 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065972) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065972.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council has awarded a contract for the All Age Direct Payment Support Service to People Places Lives Limited. This contract, valued at £1,680,000 gross, will commence on 1st September 2026 and will run for an initial three-year period, with the possibility to extend by an additional two times two-year periods. The aim of the contract is to develop a self-directed support community in Swindon. The procurement process consisted of an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure, within the services industry category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. The procurement stage is complete and an agreement was reached on 9th June 2026, with an anticipated contract signature by 30th June 2026. The location of service delivery is predominantly Swindon, UK (region UKK14). This contract offers significant opportunities for SMEs and other service providers skilled in supporting self-directed payment plans and community-led initiatives. Businesses with expertise in social work services, provision of services to the community, and health services are well-suited to compete in this field. The emphasis on engaging with local business and creating a community-focused initiative not only supports business growth in the Swindon region but also offers the chance for suppliers to establish strong partnerships with local authorities. The tender process highlights the importance of price and quality with a notable weighting towards quality, which suggests the council's commitment to securing high-standard services. This environment presents a favourable opportunity for businesses interested in contributing to community development and innovation in service delivery. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council is awarding an Outcome Based All-Age Direct Payment Support Service contract to commence on the 1st September 2026. The aim of this contract is o develop a self-directed support community, one that is developed, led and managed by local people for local people This document will outline the key deliverables and service specification outline for the Outcome Based All-Age Direct Payment Support Service for Swindon. DN 811274 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Option to extend contract for 2 x 24 months ### Planning Information Engagement Process Description To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Preliminary Market Engagement documents. Responses to the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire are required to be submitted no later than 12.00pm (midday) Monday 2nd March 2026 via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054378-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Award date | 8 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £660,000 | | Lots value | £660,000 | | Awards value | £1,400,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | 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 | TLK14 Swindon | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PEOPLE PLACES LIVES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 14:21 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054378-2026 - 9 Jun 2026 at 08:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054085-2026 - 26 Mar 2026 at 13:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027925-2026 - 20 Feb 2026 at 14:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015755-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054378-2026 9th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054085-2026 9th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027925-2026 26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015755-2026 20th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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