Planning

Framework for the Provision for Services for Young People Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS)

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has announced a procurement process for a framework agreement to provide services for young people educated other than at school (EOTAS). This initiative focuses on supporting alternative education for 11-16-year-olds. Key details include the procurement category of youth education services under a light-touch regime, valued at £6,500,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a framework agreement in place, and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The service will be delivered in the UKL18 region, and the contract period is expected to start on 1st September 2026 and end by 31st August 2030, with potential extensions until 2033. Interested parties should note the anticipated future notice date on 1st February 2026. The tender complies with Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational services, particularly those offering alternative learning solutions. Companies engaged in literacy, numeracy, vocational training, or apprenticeships can find growth potential here by contributing to the reintegration of young people into mainstream schools or aiding their progression in education, employment, or training. The framework’s suitability for small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, opens the door for a diverse range of bidders to collaborate with public authorities in delivering impactful education services in the Swansea area.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision for Services for Young People Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS)

Notice Description

Framework for Young People Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS) which includes all forms of education that takes place outside the school environment. As an alternative education to mainstream school, it is for young people aged 11-16 and includes, amongst other things, literacy and numeracy, vocational learning and apprenticeships. Its aim is to ensure that learners achieve a positive outcome in their learning, can re-integrate into mainstream school and progress in education, employment or training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025383-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

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