Tender

Contract for the Increasing of the Provision and Accessibility of Play and Leisure Opportunities for Children and Young People with an Additional Learning Need/s or Disability

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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19 Dec 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is inviting tenders for the procurement titled "Contract for the Increasing of the Provision and Accessibility of Play and Leisure Opportunities for Children and Young People with an Additional Learning Need/s or Disability." This procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is set to take place in Swansea, within the UK region UKL18. At the tender stage as of 19th December 2025, this open procedure calls for the submission of tenders by 12:00 PM on 19th January 2026. The service contract, valued at £1,925,000, will commence on 1st April 2026 and potentially run until 31st March 2029, with possible renewal options. The contract is divided into four lots, each addressing different aspects of play and leisure services for children and young people, which are essential for fostering inclusivity and accessibility.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those experienced in child services with an understanding of additional learning needs and disabilities. Emphasizing tailored services and community integration, it provides an avenue for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their operations. Firms excelling in offering quality services, as well as competitive pricing, are encouraged to participate, as the award criteria balance quality and cost. Moreover, the engagement with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and a commitment to increasing children's play and leisure accessibility make this an ideal opportunity for providers to build long-term relationships within the Welsh public sector, potentially accessing additional purchases based on identified needs over the contract's duration. Interested entities must register on UK Government's Central Digital Database and the eTenderWales portal to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Increasing of the Provision and Accessibility of Play and Leisure Opportunities for Children and Young People with an Additional Learning Need/s or Disability

Notice Description

Swansea Council (The Council) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced provider/s who can deliver flexible Service for Children and Young People with additional learning need/s or disabilities the accessibility of play and leisure opportunities. Services must be appropriately registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and capable of offering individual support, tailored to each child/young person needs. The contract is divided into four (4) separate lots; Lot 1 - Access to Play in the Community Lot 2 - Increasing provision of out of school hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) activities for children and young people affected by disability aged 4-13. Lot 3 - Increasing provision of out of school hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) activities for children and young people affected by disability aged 11-19 Lot 4 - Delivery of school holiday play schemes for children and young people with a profound disability

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Access to Play in the Community

The Service Provider will be responsible for helping children and young people to realise the above ambition by enabling them to participate in play activities of their choice within their local community wherever possible

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to increase/decrease the service provision based on need.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Lot 2 - Increasing provision of out of school hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) activities for children and young people affected by disability aged 4-13

Provision of respite/short breaks outside of school hours. (This could be after 3pm Monday-Friday or on the weekend, term-time only.) Encourage children with a disability to participate in mainstream activities where possible, it is recognised that there are children and families who will need more support. Even if children cannot access mainstreams activities with support it should not be a barrier to the child accessing activities which promote their wellbeing, that they enjoy taking part in and help them to achieve their potential. As well as providing a positive activity for the child, the Service is intended to offer parents and carers a short break from their caring responsibility.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to increase/decrease the service provision based on need.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Lot 3 - Increasing provision of out of school hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) activities for children and young people affected by disability aged 11-19

Provision of short breaks outside of school hours for children aged 11-19 (This could be after 3pm Monday-Friday or on the weekend, both term-time and during the school holidays). Although the Service Purchaser aims to encourage children with a disability to participate in mainstream activities where possible, it is recognised that there are children and families who will need more support. Even if children cannot access mainstreams activities with support it should not be a barrier to the child accessing activities which promote their wellbeing, that they enjoy taking part in and help them to achieve their potential. As well as providing a positive activity for the child, the Service is intended to offer parents and carers a short break from their caring responsibility.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to increase/decrease the service provision based on need.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Lot 4 - Delivery of school holiday play schemes for children and young people with a profound disability

Delivery of holiday provision and summer play scheme for children and young people affected by disability The Service Purchaser aims to significantly improve the holiday play opportunities for those children unable to access mainstream provision, including those requiring additional medical intervention to support feeding, with a specific focus on summer holidays.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to increase/decrease the service provision based on need.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084859-2025
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
£1,925,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,925,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-12-01

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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