Tender

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 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs as a result of Disability or Illness" under an open procedure procurement method. This tender, identified by reference CCS/25/263, falls within the health and social work services category and is governed by the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement aims to contract suitably qualified providers to offer flexible, child-centred services in both residential and home settings under two separate lots. The process is currently in the tender stage with an enquiry period ending on 31st December 2025, and the tender submission deadline is set for 7th January 2026. Successful contracts will commence on 1st April 2026, extending potentially until 31st March 2031.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in providing child-centred care and support. Organisations registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) are crucial for eligibility. The contract values are significant, with Lot 1 and Lot 2 valued at £1,875,000 and £700,000 respectively, extending opportunities for both SMEs and VCSEs due to their suitability requirements. The project's flexible nature, with options to adjust service levels based on need, offers long-term growth potential for businesses capable of scaling their services. The process is competitive, and interested parties should submit bids via the eTenderWales platform, ensuring all documentation meets the specified quality and price criteria.

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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-05e996
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077406-2025
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 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
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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