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AC2231 - Self Directed Support

Wiltshire Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 00:37.

Opportunity overview

Wiltshire Council: Self-Directed Support Service We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve. Your vision and creativity will be instrumental in shaping a service that truly empowers individuals and strengthens our communities. If you are a provider with the vision and creativity to support this initiative, we encourage you to attend the market engagement event to express your interest and learn more about how you can contribute to the Self-Directed Support service. Wiltshire Council is seeking a provider with vision and creativity to transform our offer to people who wish to purchase or direct their own care and support services. Our goal is to maximise people's involvement and control over how their needs are met. The Self-Directed Support service will collaborate with people, their communities, and system partners to create effective community-based solutions. This service is central to enabling Wiltshire Council to meet the increasing demand on health and social care services. Self-Directed Support offers a more personalised, asset, and strength-based approach to people. This approach provides more opportunities for individuals to improve their quality of life. Additionally, it shifts the focus from commissioned services to community support, fostering mutual aid within communities. The business plan's key priorities include empowering people by enhancing their control and involvement in care decisions, building a resilient society through stronger, more supportive communities, supporting a thriving economy with innovative care solutions, and promoting a sustainable environment through community-based practices. We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Independent Lives (Disability)

Matched by exact name
Published award value
£964.1k
Awarded
5 Aug 2025
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PYMV-6266-DMZZ
Location
Worthing, UKJ27, BN11 1RY, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85300000 — Social work and related services

Lots

  • Lot 1£1.2m · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
AC2231
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
017050-2025
Description
Dates changed

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
7 Aug 2025, 00:59

Tender Period

Ends
11 Jul 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,156,921.2

Renewal

Description
There is an option to extend for any period up to a further year as defined and at the sole discretion of the Council.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Annex 1 AC2231 Tender Assessment Criteria
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Oct 2027, 00:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Oct 2028, 00:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
031627-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
11 Jun 2025, 15:57

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
017043-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
25 Apr 2025, 13:49
Entry 2
Id
017050-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
25 Apr 2025, 13:57

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
7 May 2025, 23:59
Description
Market Engagement Market Engagement Registration Deadline: Wednesday 7 May 2025 - 12 Noon Engagement Process Description: This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is being published to alert the supply chain and notify interested parties that Wiltshire Council will be hosting an in-person market engagement event for the upcoming tender opportunity detailed below. Wiltshire Council invites interested providers to attend an in-person engagement session to help inform the Council's future tendering arrangements. Attendance is limited to two persons per provider. The market engagement event will take place from 14:00 to 15:00 on Friday 9 May 2025, at County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Full location details will be shared upon receipt of provider's expression of interest. Providers wishing to attend should email joanna.denham@wiltshire.gov.uk with the subject line: "AC2231 - SDS PME Expression of Interest" and confirm the names of the two attendees. The deadline for confirming attendance is 12 Noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025. Please note: This is market engagement only at this stage and may not necessarily lead to a future procurement process. If a tender opportunity does proceed, the procurement route has not yet been determined. Information gathered through this engagement will help shape any future procurement. Wiltshire Council: Self-Directed Support Service We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve. Your vision and creativity will be instrumental in shaping a service that truly empowers individuals and strengthens our communities. If you are a provider with the vision and creativity to support this initiative, we encourage you to attend the market engagement event to express your interest and learn more about how you can contribute to the Self-Directed Support service. Purpose of the Event: The purpose of this engagement event is to bring together providers who can contribute to the transformation of our Self-Directed Support service. We aim to gather insights, foster collaboration, and ensure that the service meets the needs of our community effectively. Why Providers Should Attend: Providers should attend to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Self-Directed Support service and its objectives. This event offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with Wiltshire Council and other stakeholders, share your expertise, and influence the development of a service that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. Wiltshire Council is seeking a provider with vision and creativity to transform our offer to people who wish to purchase or direct their own care and support services. Our goal is to maximise people's involvement and control over how their needs are met. The Self-Directed Support service will collaborate with people, their communities, and system partners to create effective community-based solutions. This service is central to enabling Wiltshire Council to meet the increasing demand on health and social care services. Self-Directed Support offers a more personalised, asset, and strength-based approach to people. This approach provides more opportunities for individuals to improve their quality of life. Additionally, it shifts the focus from commissioned services to community support, fostering mutual aid within communities. The business plan's key priorities include empowering people by enhancing their control and involvement in care decisions, building a resilient society through stronger, more supportive communities, supporting a thriving economy with innovative care solutions, and promoting a sustainable environment through community-based practices. We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDZR-9968-RYYY
Name
Wiltshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Locality
Trowbridge
Postal Code
BA14 8JN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PDZR-9968-RYYY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Joanna Denham
Telephone
+44 1225
Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PYMV-6266-DMZZ
Name
Independent Lives (Disability)

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ27
Country
GB
Locality
Worthing
Postal Code
BN11 1RY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Southfield House, 11 Liverpool Gardens,

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
Yes
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PYMV-6266-DMZZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
6 Aug 2025, 00:00
Title
AC2231 - Self Directed Support
Status
pending
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
6 Aug 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services

Value

Amount
964,102
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,156,921

Renewal

Description
Possible 1 year extension

Documents

Entry 1
Id
047413-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
8 Aug 2025, 16:26

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PYMV-6266-DMZZ
Name
Independent Lives (Disability)

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
20 Aug 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2028, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
19 Aug 2025, 23:59

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Trowbridge · UKK15 · BA14 8JN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK15 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0507ab-2025-08-08T16:26:02+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·