--- title: "Reopening of the Over 65 Residential Care Home Framework for Swindon" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077d5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-077d5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077d5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077d5b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Swindon Borough Council" published: "2026-09-30" --- # Reopening of the Over 65 Residential Care Home Framework for Swindon Buyer: Swindon Borough Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077d5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-077d5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077d5b.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is reopening its existing framework for residential care home placements for people aged 65 and over. It covers standard, enhanced and complex care needs, delivered by residential care homes within the Swindon borough. This is an opportunity for providers not already admitted to the framework, including those unsuccessful in earlier application rounds, to apply to join; current framework providers do not need to reapply. Successful applicants join the existing framework rather than a newly procured arrangement. The requirement is for residential care and support with accommodation, not care homes outside the borough. The Council invited applications through an open procedure to join the existing framework. This is its first annual reopening, not a retender of the framework. Clarification questions were due by 7 October 2026 at 12 noon UK local time, and submissions by 14 October 2026 at 12 noon UK local time, through the ProContract portal. Placements commissioned in the period 1 January to 31 December 2027 are estimated at approximately £12 million; the framework’s potential maximum value is approximately £60 million if all extension options are used. The initial framework term ends on 31 December 2027, with two optional extensions of 24 months each. Applications must meet the minimum selection and award criteria for admission. This suits established residential care home operators able to provide services within Swindon for people aged 65 and over, including standard, enhanced and complex needs. Providers must be suitably qualified and experienced and meet the Council’s minimum selection and award requirements. They must also accept and operate within the Council’s published fee structure. Admission offers access to placement opportunities through an existing framework, with potential to remain for the rest of its term, subject to any extensions being exercised and continued compliance with contractual requirements. The framework is reopened annually, so providers not admitted in this round may have later opportunities to apply. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for admission to the existing Over 65 Years of Age Residential Care Home Framework for Swindon. Project Description Swindon Borough Council is undertaking the first annual re-opening of its existing Residential Care Home Framework for adults aged 65 years and over within the Swindon locality. This Framework was originally commissioned under public contract regulations and will continue to use this until the end of the total term. This framework commenced on 1st January 2026 and is currently operating within the initial contract period. Existing Framework providers are not required to reapply as part of this process. Successful applicants will join the existing Framework from 1st January 2027. This procurement exercise does not constitute a new procurement or re-tender of the Framework. It provides an opportunity for providers that are not currently admitted to the Framework, or that were unsuccessful in previous application rounds, to apply for admission to the Framework. The Framework has an initial term ending on 31st December 2027, with the option for the Council to extend by up to two further periods of two years each, resulting in a maximum potential Framework duration of six years from the original commencement date. Providers admitted through this re-opening exercise may remain on the Framework for the remainder of the Framework term, subject to extension options being exercised and continued compliance with contractual requirements. The estimated value of placements commissioned through the Framework during the period 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2027 is approximately PS12 million, with a potential maximum Framework value of approximately PS60 million should all extension periods be exercised. The Framework will continue to be re-opened annually via the Supplying the South West Portal to allow additional providers to apply for admission. The Framework will be advertised and all applicants must meet the minimum selection and award criteria to be admitted to the Framework. This Framework is for in-borough residential care homes only. For all over-65 residential care needs (standard, enhanced and complex), providers will be required to operate within the Council's published fee structure. Acceptance of the Council's fee structure will form part of the Framework requirements. To participate, suppliers must register as a supplier with ProContract at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and register an interest in the opportunity before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please contact the Proactis Support Team at ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarification deadline: 7th October 2026, 12:00 noon (UK Local Time). Clarification questions must be submitted via the Messaging facility within the ProContract portal. Responses will be issued periodically through the portal. Tender submission deadline: 14th October 2026, 12:00 noon (UK Local Time), via the ProContract portal: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this opportunity may be advertised on Find a Tender Service, Contracts Finder and other procurement websites; however, Supplying the South West Portal is the only portal containing all documentation required to submit a response. The procurement reference is DN831353 No tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full, including all required attachments, and submitting them in accordance with the instructions contained within the tender documentation ### Lot Information Lot 1 Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for admission to the existing Over 65 Years of Age Residential Care Home Framework for Swindon. Project Description Swindon Borough Council is undertaking the first annual re-opening of its existing Residential Care Home Framework for adults aged 65 years and over within the Swindon locality. This Framework was originally commissioned under public contract regulations and will continue to use this until the end of the total term. This framework commenced on 1st January 2026 and is currently operating within the initial contract period. Existing Framework providers are not required to reapply as part of this process. Successful applicants will join the existing Framework from 1st January 2027. This procurement exercise does not constitute a new procurement or re-tender of the Framework. It provides an opportunity for providers that are not currently admitted to the Framework, or that were unsuccessful in previous application rounds, to apply for admission to the Framework. The Framework has an initial term ending on 31st December 2027, with the option for the Council to extend by up to two further periods of two years each, resulting in a maximum potential Framework duration of six years from the original commencement date. Providers admitted through this re-opening exercise may remain on the Framework for the remainder of the Framework term, subject to extension options being exercised and continued compliance with contractual requirements. The estimated value of placements commissioned through the Framework during the period 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2027 is approximately PS12 million, with a potential maximum Framework value of approximately PS60 million should all extension periods be exercised. The Framework will continue to be re-opened annually via the Supplying the South West Portal to allow additional providers to apply for admission. The Framework will be advertised and all applicants must meet the minimum selection and award criteria to be admitted to the Framework. This Framework is for in-borough residential care homes only. For all over-65 residential care needs (standard, enhanced and complex), providers will be required to operate within the Council's published fee structure. Acceptance of the Council's fee structure will form part of the Framework requirements. To participate, suppliers must register as a supplier with ProContract at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and register an interest in the opportunity before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please contact the Proactis Support Team at ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarification deadline: 7th October 2026, 12:00 noon (UK Local Time). Clarification questions must be submitted via the Messaging facility within the ProContract portal. Responses will be issued periodically through the portal. Tender submission deadline: 14th October 2026, 12:00 noon (UK Local Time), via the ProContract portal: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this opportunity may be advertised on Find a Tender Service, Contracts Finder and other procurement websites; however, Supplying the South West Portal is the only portal containing all documentation required to submit a response. The procurement reference is DN831353 No tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full, including all required attachments, and submitting them in accordance with the instructions contained within the tender documentation Options: This contract is subject to two further extensions of 24 months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092274-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 30 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2026 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092274-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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