--- title: "Overnight Short Break Respite and Residential Accommodation and Support for Disabled/SEND Children" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c623" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c623" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c623.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c623.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-08" --- # Overnight Short Break Respite and Residential Accommodation and Support for Disabled/SEND Children Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c623 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c623) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c623.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of overnight short break respite and residential accommodation and support for disabled/SEND children within Swindon. This tender is currently at the tender stage, and it falls under the services category in the public procurement process. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, which ensures competitive bidding. Key dates to note include the deadline for tender clarifications, which is 22nd July 2026, and the submission deadline for tender responses, which is set for 29th July 2026. The initially planned contract term is one year, with an option for two additional extensions of two years each, potentially extending the contract to a total of five years. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation and welfare services for children and young people. It offers a considerable estimated contract value of approximately £7,000,000 across a possible five-year term, positioning it as an attractive proposition for service providers with the capability to deliver high-quality care and flexibility. Businesses that have experience and capacity in managing complex needs residential care will find this project particularly suitable, creating potential for growth and positioning themselves as leaders in the sector. Additionally, this tender's light-touch regime ensures that qualified suppliers focused on social value have a fair chance to compete, further encouraging qualified newcomers to engage actively. ## 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 22nd July 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 29th July 2026, 1200 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: option to extend contract for 2 x 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064099-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 8 Jul 2026 at 10:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064099-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064099-2026 8th July 2026 - Tender 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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