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Award of 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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Award

04 Mar 2026 at 10:43

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has completed the procurement process for the award of a contract titled "Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs as a result of Disability or Illness." The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and utilises an open procedure. The contract aims to provide flexible, child-centred support in both residential and home settings, requiring registration with the Care Inspectorate Wales. Awarded on 3rd March 2026, this contract covers two lots: a residential short breaks service and a home-based short breaks service. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to end by 31st March 2029, with possibilities for extension until 2031. The tender follows Welsh devolved regulations, highlighting the location in Swansea, United Kingdom, within the UKL18 region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses within the service sector, particularly those experienced in providing care for children and young people with complex needs. Suitable candidates are required to be registered with Care Inspectorate Wales and adapt to varied settings, including residential facilities and family homes. The procurement method being open affords ample opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to compete, fostering potential business growth for enterprises specialising in health and social work services. Successfully bidding for this contract, especially the option to extend and include multiple lots, can help businesses expand their footprint in specialised childcare services under the Welsh devolved governance framework.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Award of contract to 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 (Not Awarded) 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e996
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019352-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-26

Notice Status

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

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE SUPPORT

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