--- title: "Swindon Home Care - Pre Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b7e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b7e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b7e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b7e8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-18" --- # Swindon Home Care - Pre Market Engagement Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b7e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b7e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b7e8.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of home care services, detailed under the title "Swindon Home Care - Pre Market Engagement." This falls within the industry category of social work and related services, specifically targeting services in Swindon, UK. Currently in the planning stage, the Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement to shape delivery model options for the new contract anticipated to commence in January 2028, potentially spanning a ten-year term. Suppliers interested in participating must register as a supplier on the ProContract portal and submit responses to the engagement questionnaire by 16th July 2026. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social and community services, offering avenues for growth by helping shape innovative service delivery models. Companies with experience in long-term care, adaptability to sub-central government contracts, and those capable of operating at the proposed scale will find this engagement beneficial. The market engagement invites suppliers to contribute their insights, potentially influencing the forthcoming procurement specifications in this substantial project, valued at up to £192 million. This initiative provides a platform for potential service providers to align with upcoming community care needs and engage with the governmental procurement landscape in the UK. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to the Preliminary market engagement in relation to the provision of Homecare and would welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out in the questionnaire. The intention is to invite supplier feedback to help shape the model options and specification and to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council. It is anticipated that further Preliminary Market Engagement events will take place and the Council reserves the right to issue further questions at a future date. Background Swindon Borough Council would like to understand the market's ability to respond to a range of delivery models that are being considered in the recommissioning of home care in readiness for a new contract being in place to start in January 2028. The Council is keen to understand what the market would wish to respond to and to understand any barriers and issues that the market is aware of, or where issues or risks could emerge as a result of taking any one approach. The term of the contract is yet to be determined; however, it is likely to be of a similar duration to the current ten- year contract currently in place. ### Planning Information Home care in Swindon Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to the Preliminary market engagement in relation to the provision of Homecare and would welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out in the questionnaire. The intention is to invite supplier feedback to help shape the model options and specification and to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council. It is anticipated that further Preliminary Market Engagement events will take place and the Council reserves the right to issue further questions at a future date. Background Swindon Borough Council would like to understand the market’s ability to respond to a range of delivery models that are being considered in the recommissioning of home care in readiness for a new contract being in place to start in January 2028. The Council is keen to understand what the market would wish to respond to and to understand any barriers and issues that the market is aware of, or where issues or risks could emerge as a result of taking any one approach. The term of the contract is yet to be determined; however, it is likely to be of a similar duration to the current ten- year contract currently in place. More details can be found in the documents on the portal DN819598 Engagement Process Description To participate in this 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 16th July 2026 midday ( 12 noon) UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Contract Start, End and Extension End Date: Anticipated January 2028 end date to be ascertained unlikely to be less than 10 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057501-2026 | | 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 | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jan 2028 - 16 Jan 2038 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 10:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057501-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057501-2026 18th June 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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