Home Care

Swindon Borough Council

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection and health and medical services sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 180.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

This tender, published on the UK_FTS portal and originating from the United Kingdom, concerns the "Procurement of contract(s) for domiciliary care services for adults in their home settings." The contracting authority is seeking to engage providers to deliver essential home care services to adults who require support to live independently in their own homes. The scope of services typically includes personal care (such as assistance with washing, dressing, and medication), domestic help, meal preparation, and companionship. Providers will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to person-centred care, respecting the dignity and autonomy of individuals. Key requirements include experienced and appropriately trained staff, robust safeguarding policies and procedures, effective service management, and adherence to regulatory standards set by bodies such as the Care Quality Commission. The successful bidder(s) will play a vital role in supporting the well-being of vulnerable adults, enabling them to remain in their preferred home environment. This procurement offers an opportunity for reputable care agencies to provide essential support within the community.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 047377-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Swindon Borough Council

Swindon Borough Council has issued 65 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 32 currently open and 19 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 047377-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Swindon Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £180,000,000 - £180,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.