Planning

Framework Agreement for Day Opportunity Services

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 15:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Framework Agreement for Day Opportunity Services," targeting the services industry, specifically daycare services, in the Swansea area, United Kingdom. The procurement is aimed at developing a framework agreement for externally commissioned day opportunity services, a process governed by Welsh devolved regulations. Notably, a virtual market engagement event is scheduled on 3rd March 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30 via Microsoft Teams, and interested parties must register by contacting Lisa.Banks@swansea.gov.uk. This engagement is an opportunity for potential providers to understand the Council's procurement strategy and upcoming steps, which would commence with the framework in use from July 2026 until June 2032, with potential extensions till 2034.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses to engage with Swansea Council in delivering day opportunity services and can be a gateway to establish long-term contractual relationships, thus ensuring business growth. The procurement is well-suited for entities experienced in delivering day services to adult client groups, including those offering innovative solutions. Lot options cater to a diverse range of needs, from low-level care to more specialised services, with a focus on innovation, supporting a diverse range of potential suppliers including SMEs and VCSEs. The value of the contract, estimated at £10 million, highlights the substantial business potential in becoming part of this framework, providing a structured path for service innovation and client support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Day Opportunity Services

Notice Description

Swansea Council is hosting a market engagement event for the delivery of day opportunity services in Swansea to all adult service client groups. Date/time: Tuesday 3rd March @ 13:00pm - 14:30pm LOCATION: Virtual (MS Teams) About the event:- Swansea Council currently directly provides the majority of day opportunity provision in-house or via a direct payment, there is no current plans to change this. However, The Council does also externally commission a variety of day opportunity services. The Council wishes to establish a framework agreement for these externally commissioned services with experienced organisations delivering day opportunity services that it can work with in the future. The framework agreement will have separate lots (see below) that will offer the Council the flexibility to commission services that are effective at supporting individuals with a range of needs. This contract is divided into lots: * Lot 1: Community or building based prevention and early help day opportunity services for individuals with low level need who may be on the edge of care. * Lot 2: Community or building based day opportunity services for individuals with low level managed care needs, who are relatively independent but need some additional support and guidance to live a good life. * Lot 3: Specialist services for individuals who have more complex or health related needs. * Lot 4: Innovation Lot - we are looking for providers who have innovative ideas for day opportunity provision that will help us deliver against our vision, principles and operating model. Whilst the Council anticipates limited growth in the external market for day opportunities, the key purpose of the Framework Agreement is to support compliant procurements, to work in partnership with services to deliver the Adult Services Day Opportunity Model and to have some control over pricing. The Council would like to invite existing and potential providers of day opportunity services to take part in our virtual market engagement event. It is important to highlight that we are looking to work with providers who have experience in delivering day opportunity services and would be willing to deliver services within the Swansea area. The purpose of this event will be: * To share information the Council has collated on day opportunity services that has helped shape our plans. * To outline our potential procurement strategy * Provide information on the next steps and timescales Registration Details: * The event will be held on Tuesday 3rd March @ 13:00pm - 14:30pm * Please register your interest by emailing Lisa.Banks@swansea.gov.uk by to enable a TEAM's invite link to be sent to you. This event will be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams and we recommend that you join via a laptop/desktop so that it will be easier for you to type and use chat functionality.

Planning Information

Registration Details: • The event will be held on Tuesday 3rd March @ 13:00pm – 14:30pm • Please register your interest by emailing Lisa.Banks@swansea.gov.uk by to enable a TEAM’s invite link to be sent to you. This event will be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams and we recommend that you join via a laptop/desktop so that it will be easier for you to type and use chat functionality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051eff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011044-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312100 - Daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lisa.banks@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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