Opportunity Overview
Swindon Borough Council, jointly funded with the Integrated Care Board through pooled budget arrangements, is recommissioning adult mental health support services in Swindon. two distinct but complementary Lots.
Lot 1 – Therapeutic and Recovery Support Services
Structured, evidence-informed therapeutic and recovery-focused support, with a particular role in early intervention, recovery, self-management and appropriate step-up and step-down pathways. Detailed requirements are set out in Appendix B1.
Lot 2 – Nature, Arts, Music and Creative-Based Therapies
Non-clinical, community-based support using nature, arts, music and creative approaches to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, strengthen confidence and resilience and support sustained community participation. Detailed requirements are set out in Appendix B2.
The two Lots will operate as a coherent prevention and recovery offer while retaining distinct delivery models and strengths. Providers bidding for both Lots must maintain that distinction while coordinating access, pathways and learning.
The initial contract term will be for 3 years, with options to extend for a further 2 years and a further 2 years, giving a potential total contract term of 7 years, as stated in the procurement documents.
The estimated annual value of Lot 1 is £400,000, giving an estimated value of £1,200,000 over the initial 3-year term and £2,800,000 over the maximum 7-year term.
The estimated annual value of Lot 2 is £165,000, giving an estimated value of £495,000 over the initial 3-year term and £1,155,000 over the maximum 7-year term.
The total estimated value across both Lots is £1,695,000 over the initial 3-year term and £3,955,000 over the maximum 7-year term.
The contracts are anticipated to commence on 1 April 2027. Any extension will be at the Authority’s discretion and subject to satisfactory performance, continued service need, available funding and the relevant approvals.
It is anticipated that the Transfer of Undertakings...
Lot 1 – Therapeutic and Recovery Support Services
Structured, evidence-informed therapeutic and recovery-focused support, with a particular role in early intervention, recovery, self-management and appropriate step-up and step-down pathways. Detailed requirements are set out in Appendix B1.
Lot 2 – Nature, Arts, Music and Creative-Based Therapies
Non-clinical, community-based support using nature, arts, music and creative approaches to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, strengthen confidence and resilience and support sustained community participation. Detailed requirements are set out in Appendix B2.
The two Lots will operate as a coherent prevention and recovery offer while retaining distinct delivery models and strengths. Providers bidding for both Lots must maintain that distinction while coordinating access, pathways and learning.
The initial contract term will be for 3 years, with options to extend for a further 2 years and a further 2 years, giving a potential total contract term of 7 years, as stated in the procurement documents.
The estimated annual value of Lot 1 is £400,000, giving an estimated value of £1,200,000 over the initial 3-year term and £2,800,000 over the maximum 7-year term.
The estimated annual value of Lot 2 is £165,000, giving an estimated value of £495,000 over the initial 3-year term and £1,155,000 over the maximum 7-year term.
The total estimated value across both Lots is £1,695,000 over the initial 3-year term and £3,955,000 over the maximum 7-year term.
The contracts are anticipated to commence on 1 April 2027. Any extension will be at the Authority’s discretion and subject to satisfactory performance, continued service need, available funding and the relevant approvals.
It is anticipated that the Transfer of Undertakings...
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| Issuing agency | Swindon Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| Estimated value | $5.0M |
| Published | September 08, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | Not specified / rolling |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | October 11, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
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