This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 15:15

Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 14:14

Planning

06 Nov 2024 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is progressing with a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services," classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). This procurement involves three lots: Emergency Support Team, Children's Residential Support Workers, and Family Support Workers. The location is primarily within Swansea Council boundaries. The procurement has moved through several stages: it was initially in planning in November 2024, reached tender stage by January 2025, and was finally at the award stage in August 2025. The procurement method used is open procedure, and the framework agreement allows for a maximum of 30 participants.

This tender offers significant opportunities for providers specialising in social care and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in supporting children's services. The opportunity is open to a wide range of businesses, including SMEs, to supply agency staff for various critical roles in child and family services. Success in being awarded a contract under this framework can lead to long-term business growth, access to recurring contracts, and the ability to serve one of the major regional authorities in Wales. The open procedure ensures a transparent selection process, attracting a diverse range of suppliers ready to meet the quality and price criteria set by Swansea Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services

Notice Description

Swansea Council are looking to implement a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff in order to provide a swift, compliant route to cover staffing shortfall within the Child & Family Services Departments. The authority foresees the need for a multi lot framework covering requirements such as Emergency Child Support, Children's Residential Support Workers and Family Support Workers

Lot Information

Emergency Support Team

Swansea Council require a team of Residential Children's Workers to provide support to Children at short notice, whilst care planning is undertaken and longer-term arrangements put in place. Locations will vary depending on the needs of the child, this will generally be within the boundaries of Swansea Council but there may be occasions when support is required out of the county. The Council will require that the provider be given 24 hours' notice to assemble a team of staff who have the necessary minimum qualifications and experience required which will be detailed in the Specification.

Renewal: 36 months in 12 month extension blocks

Children's Residential Support Workers

Swansea Council require agency staff to provide Children's Residential Workers for the support of young people on a shift-by-shift basis. Workers will predominantly be required to work at any of the Authority's Registered Children's Homes however, there may be occasions where workers will be supporting children in their own homes or alternative arrangements.

Renewal: 36 months in 12 month extension blocks

Family Support Workers

Swansea Council require agency staff to provide Family Support workers to work with some of the most vulnerable children, young people and families being supported by Child and Family Services.

Renewal: 36 months in 12 month extension blocks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b443
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048839-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85111000 - Hospital services

85112000 - Hospital support services

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312110 - Child daycare services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

85312330 - Family-planning services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
30 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12-48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City & County of Swansea
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

AIRMID STAFFING LTD

BS Social Care

FRONTLINE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS LTD

Liquid Personnel

MHILD LIMITED

MPS HEALTHCARE LIMITED

NOS DA HEALTHCARE LTD

ProCare Nursing Agency

Prospero Group Ltd

REDWOOD CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Randstad Solutions Limited

SERVICE DIRECT LIMITED

Sanctuary Personnel

VELOX HEALTHCARE LIMITED

danluker limited t/a supply care solutions

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