Complex Care Residential Provision and Short Breaks Overnight Respite for Disabled/SEND Children.
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Swindon Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for "Complex Care Residential Provision and Short Breaks Overnight Respite for Disabled/SEND Children." The procurement is open to service providers experienced in delivering overnight respite services to children and young people with complex needs and disabilities. The project is located in Swindon, UK, with the tender process being conducted through an open procurement method.
Interested suppliers must register with ProContract by the expression of interest deadline on 23rd January 2026. The initial contract term is set for 12 months with the possibility of extensions, potentially reaching a total term of five years. The estimated spend is £1,400,000 for the first year, with a total potential contract value of £7,000,000 over five years.
This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services for individuals with disabilities and complex needs. Ideal candidates are those familiar with delivering high-quality care and support within a residential setting, particularly in compliance with local authority standards. The opportunity is apt for service providers seeking long-term contracts, as it involves a comprehensive scope over an extensive period, with potential extensions allowing projects of up to five years.
Engaging in this tender can not only boost service portfolio but also enhance reputation by aligning with a reputable public authority buyer like Swindon Borough Council.
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 16th January 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 23rd January 2026, 1200 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
option to extend contract 2 x 24 months
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The contract period is one year.
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