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Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs as a result of Disability or Illness

City & County of Swansea

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26 Nov 2025 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs as a result of Disability or Illness". This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is targeted towards the region of Swansea, UK. The process is utilising an open procedure, aiming to secure services that provide flexible, child-centred support in residential and home settings. The tender documents outline two lots, each necessitating registration with the Care Inspectorate Wales. Interested parties have until 7th January 2026 to submit their proposals, with the award decision expected by 2nd February 2026. The contract is valued at £3,090,000 GBP gross and includes a potential extension of up to 24 months beyond its initial end date in 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those adept at tailoring support for children with complex needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete, given the focus on quality and technical expertise. Developing relationships with the City & County of Swansea could provide businesses with ongoing opportunities, especially given the recurring nature of this requirement. Organisations must prepare to accommodate potential changes in service demands, suggesting that flexibility in service provision could be a competitive advantage. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate growth in the care sector and strengthen regional business operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs as a result of Disability or Illness

Notice Description

Swansea Council (The Council) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced provider/s who can deliver flexible, child-centred support in a variety of settings-including the child's home and residential settings. Services must be appropriately registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and capable of offering individual support, tailored to each child's needs. These services are split into the following two Lots: Lot 1 - Residential Short Breaks Service for Children and Young People with Complex Needs. Provision of a Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) Registered facility providing overnight short breaks for children and young people with disabilities, notably those with a physical disability requiring attendance at a specialist provision Lot 2 - Home-Based Short Breaks Service for Children and Young People with Complex Needs. Provision of an overnight short breaks service for children and young people with a disability, that are provided within the family home.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Residential Short Breaks Service for Children and Young People with Complex Needs

Provision of a Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) Registered facility providing overnight short breaks for children and young people with disabilities, notably those with a physical disability requiring attendance at a specialist provision.

Options: The right to increase/decrease the service provision based on need.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Lot 2 - Home-Based Short Breaks Service for Children and Young People with Complex Needs

Provision of a Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registered overnight short breaks for children and young people with a disability, that are provided within the family home.

Options: The right to increase or decrease services depending on need while the contract is valid.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077379-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,575,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,575,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-26

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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