--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for Homeline and Technology for Independence (T4I): Exploration of Future Service Delivery Options" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066156" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066156" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066156.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066156.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-03" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement for Homeline and Technology for Independence (T4I): Exploration of Future Service Delivery Options Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066156 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066156) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066156.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is initiating a preliminary market engagement to explore future service delivery options for its Homeline Service and potentially the Technology for Independence (T4I) service. This exercise is centred in Swindon, Wiltshire, within the UKK14 region. The procurement stage is currently in planning, focusing on health and miscellaneous services with an anticipated contract value exceeding £3 million over a three-year period. Suppliers are invited to submit their responses by 1 April 2026, with an optional supplier engagement event taking place on 23 March 2026 either in person or via Microsoft Teams. The process aims to gather feedback to inform service design and commissioning considerations but does not constitute a call for competition. Engaging with Swindon Borough Council offers businesses a significant opportunity to partake in shaping service provision for the Homeline and T4I services, potentially influencing a contract valued at over £3 million. Businesses specialising in health services or those able to innovate in the delivery of public sector services might find this engagement particularly beneficial for strategic growth. The preliminary engagement invites suppliers to provide evidence-based responses which could open doors to long-term collaboration or service provision aligned with the council's needs and objectives. Participation is voluntary and serves as an insight platform, laying the groundwork for suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities and influence future specification outcomes in the council's procurement processes. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council is exploring alternative delivery models for its Homeline Service (Homeline and Homeline Plus) and, for some options, the Technology for Independence (T4I) service. The purpose of this background is to provide suppliers with sufficient context to support meaningful and informed responses. The anticipated contract value is expected to exceed PS3 million. The proposed contract duration is three (3) years, with the provision for up to three (3) optional one-year extensions at the Council's discretion. Where alternative delivery models are being considered, this may include models in which the provider is contracted and paid directly by the Council, as well as models where income is derived wholly or partly from charges paid by service users (for example, under a concession-style arrangement). Further detail is provided below to support suppliers in understanding the current charging approach and to inform responses relating to financial and commercial models. Preliminary Market Engagement This market engagement is intended to support and improve understanding of delivery models, feasibility, risks and indicative costs. Suppliers are asked to review the background information and complete the Supplier Questionnaire in full for any option(s) or functions they are able to deliver and to clearly state any functions they cannot deliver. This will help the council assess its options, such as whether to commission a whole single service, or to separate out some of the functions, or whether to allow consortium of bidders. Responses should be evidence-based where possible and include clear assumptions. Following submission, the Council may analyse themes across responses and may invite some suppliers to participate in optional follow-up clarification discussions to explore aspects of their responses in more depth. Any information obtained through these clarification discussions will be anonymised and shared in summary form with all participants to ensure transparency and equal access to information. Participation in this process is voluntary and does not form part of a procurement process, nor does it create any obligation on the Council or on participating organisations. The information gathered will be used solely to inform future service planning. To see full details about the Homeline and Technology for Independence (T4I) service please see the specification. This Preliminary Market Engagement exercise does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit the Council to any future procurement process. The information gathered will be used solely to inform service design and future commissioning considerations. The Council thanks suppliers in advance for their time and engagement. DN807428 ### Planning Information Swindon Borough Council is the local authority for the Borough of Swindon in Wiltshire, responsible for delivering a wide range of public services including education, social care, housing, waste management, planning, highways and environmental services. Established as a unitary authority in 1997, the Council serves a population of over 200,000 residents and operates as a significant public-sector organisation and commissioner of services. Its strategic direction is guided by the Swindon Plan, which focuses on building a fairer, better and greener Swindon, with priorities centred on reducing inequality, supporting economic growth, improving outcomes for residents and addressing climate challenges. For more information on our plan please visit our website. Swindon Borough Council is exploring alternative delivery models for its Homeline Service (Homeline and Homeline Plus) and, for some options, the Technology for Independence (T4I) service. The purpose of this background is to provide suppliers with sufficient context to support meaningful and informed responses to the soft market testing questions. Preliminary Market Engagement Swindon Borough Council invites supplier's to contribute to a preliminary market engagement in relation to the Homeline and Technology for Independence (T4I): Exploration of Future Service Delivery Options and would welcome views on the questions set out in the questionnaire. The intention is to invite supplier feedback to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council. The anticipated total contract value is expected to exceed £3 million. The proposed contract duration is three (3) years, with the provision for up to three (3) optional one-year extensions at the Council’s discretion. Responses should be evidence-based where possible and include clear assumptions. Following submission, the Council may analyse themes across responses and may invite some suppliers to optional follow-up clarification discussions to explore aspects of their responses in more depth. Participation in this process is voluntary and does not form part of a procurement process, nor does it create any obligation on the Council or on participating organisations. The information gathered will be used solely to inform future service planning. The closing date for response sand submission through the portal is 1 April 2026 at 15:00. The Council will host an optional supplier engagement event during the preliminary market engagement submission period. This event will provide interested suppliers with the opportunity to seek clarification on the background information and scope, and to ask questions to support informed and consistent responses. The event will take place on 23 March 2026, from 10:00 am to 13:00pm, and is available for both in person (on Council premises) or virtual (Microsoft Teams) attendance. Further details for registration are included within the attachments. To see full details about the Homeline and Technology for Independence (T4I) service please see the specification. This Preliminary Market Engagement exercise does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit the Council to any future procurement process. The information gathered will be used solely to inform service design and future commissioning considerations. The Council thanks suppliers in advance for their time and engagement. DN807428 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019120-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON SN1 2JH | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2026 at 15:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019120-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019120-2026 3rd March 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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