Tender: Admission to Over-65 Residential Care Home Framework – Swindon (Re-opening for 2027)

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Swindon Borough Council is seeking service providers for admission to its Over 65 Residential Care Home Framework for Swindon. This is the first annual re-opening of the existing framework (originally commenced 1 January 2026) and provides an opportunity for providers not currently on the framework, or unsuccessful in previous rounds, to apply for admission; successful applicants will join the framework from 1 January 2027. The framework covers in-borough residential care homes for adults aged 65 and over across standard, enhanced and complex needs, operates under the Council's published fee structure (acceptance of which is required), and has an initial term ending 31 December 2027 with the option to extend by up to two further periods of two years each (giving a maximum potential duration of six years from the original commencement date). The estimated value of placements for 1 January–31 December 2027 is approximately £12 million, with a potential maximum framework value of approximately £60 million if all extension periods are exercised. The framework will be re-opened annually via the Supplying the South West portal; suppliers must register with ProContract at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and register interest to access tender documents (for support contact Proactis Support Team at [email protected]). Clarification questions must be submitted via the ProContract portal by 7 October 2026 at 12:00 noon (UK local time) and tenders must be submitted via the portal by 14 October 2026 at 12:00 noon (UK local time). Procurement reference: DN831353.