AC2231 - Self Directed Support

Wiltshire Council
South West
Open procedure
1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027

The service focuses on transforming care delivery by enabling individuals to purchase or direct their own support, shifting from traditional commissioned services to community-based, asset-led solutions. The provider will collaborate with service users, local communities, and system partners to foster mutual aid and increase individual control over care decisions. This initiative is designed to meet rising demand for health and social care through innovative, personalised, and strength-based approaches.

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Awarded value: £964k; As published
Published: 25 April 2025
Awarded: 6 August 2025; Independent Lives
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 30 September 2027

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of self-directed support services to empower individuals in managing their own care and community-based support solutions.

Transform the offer to people who wish to purchase or direct their own care and support services
Maximise people’s involvement and control over how their needs are met
Collaborate with people, their communities and system partners to create effective community-based solutions
Provide a more personalised, asset- and strength-based approach, shifting focus from commissioned services to community support and fostering mutual aid within communities

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 24 months
Extensions: 12 months
Longest it can run: 36 months
Contract dates: 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 85300000, 85000000

Services in this contract

Direct payment support, brokerage and support planningMain service£474k typicalSelf-directed support service for people directing their own care

Lifecycle

Published
25 April 2025
Contract awardedto Independent Lives
6 August 2025
Contract starts
1 October 2025
Contract ends
30 September 2027

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Wiltshire Council

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Independent Lives

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/320939/ac2231-self-directed-support
Buyer reference: AC2231
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0507ab
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Wiltshire Council. AC2231 - Self Directed Support. Contract award, 25 April 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/320939/ac2231-self-directed-support (accessed 5 November 2026).