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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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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08 May 2026 at 09:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Mar 2026 at 10:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 16:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs due to Disability or Illness." The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, compliant with Welsh devolved regulations, and is categorised under health and social work services. The two service lots include the residential and home-based short breaks for children, aimed at providing child-centred support. The contract, specifically for Lot 2, was awarded to PEOPLE SUPPORT LTD and covers a duration from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of up to two years. The services will be delivered primarily in Swansea, UK, with an overall contract value of £840,000 including VAT.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialised in health and social work services, particularly those catering to children with disabilities, to expand their market share. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registered services are particularly well-suited to fulfil this contract. The procurement process is designed to encourage participation from a diverse range of suppliers, including SMEs, allowing them to engage with public sector contracts and support growth within the community. Successful bidders not only gain financial benefits but also enhance their reputation by providing essential services to vulnerable groups.

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Notice Information

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 (NOT AWARDED).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/042256-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-26

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE SUPPORT LTD

Further Information

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