All-Age Independence and Enablement community support service, proof of concept
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Swindon Borough Council has initiated a procurement process titled "All-Age Independence and Enablement Community Support Service, Proof of Concept," within the welfare services industry. The project is classified under the CPV code 85312400 and based in Swindon, United Kingdom (region UKK14). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, using an open competition method below the threshold.
Key dates for this tender include an enquiry period ending on 30th August 2025 and a submission deadline of 5th September 2025. The contract is scheduled to begin on 3rd November 2025, with potential extension scenarios that could extend the duration until 2nd May 2027. The total contract value is estimated at £189,696 gross (£158,080 net).
This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the service sector, particularly those specialising in non-residential welfare services. The proof of concept aims to test innovative outcome-based community interventions, offering a chance for service providers to contribute to the development of local community resilience and skill-building for individuals. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality support services for working-age individuals preparing for adulthood will be well-suited to participate in this bid.
The initiative aligns with the Care Act 2014, indicating that successful bidders will likely contribute to shaping future services in collaboration with Swindon Borough Council and its stakeholders. This could provide long-term partnership opportunities and enhance business growth in the public sector.
This opportunity is to welcome suppliers to apply for the Swindon All Age Independence & Enablement Service as a proof of concept. The proof of concept service seeks to test whether short term outcome-based community intervention will support people of working age to develop skills that equips them to live as independent a life as possible and would also support Swindon Borough Council (SBC) to fulfil their requirements under the Care Act, 2014. As a council we have a strong ambition to build local connection and resilience of local communities.
Alongside our BSW colleagues, and stakeholders, SBC is keen to develop future services that ensure high quality support for all people, including timely planning for working age people 16+ who may preparing for adulthood and are, or may be, moving from Children's to Adult services. The intelligence, data, and outcomes gathered will help to inform future direction, as such there is an intentional mix of outcomes and outputs within the monitoring requirement.
2 options to extend for 6 months each Extension by expressed agreement: Extension 1 03/05/2026-02/11/2026 Extension 2 03/11/2026-02/05/2027 Suppliers should assume contract end date as 02/05/2026, unless extension is mutually and expressly agreed.
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