Planning

Supplier Event for Gower Activities

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at setting up a framework agreement for a variety of activities, including water activities like kayaking and sailing, and land-based activities like climbing and hiking. This opportunity, titled "Supplier Event for Gower Activities," falls under the services category, specifically recreational, cultural, and sporting services, and will be conducted through the open procurement method, although it is below the threshold for large tenders. Interested parties should register for the suppliers' engagement event happening on Friday, 13th February 2026, from 14:30 to 16:00 via Microsoft Teams. The registration deadline is Wednesday, 11th February 2026. The tender is set to be published on eTenderWales in February 2026, with March 21st, 2026, as the projected end date for tender submissions. The framework will serve locations in Swansea, United Kingdom, with a contract period from April 1st, 2026, to March 31st, 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in outdoor and recreational services. Businesses with strengths in providing community, social, and personal services would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this framework, businesses can gain visibility and build a long-term partnership with a public authority. The focus on recreational and sporting services aligned with a light touch regime offers flexibility, allowing businesses to innovate and cater to the diverse needs of the Swansea community. With an estimated contract value of £40,000, it represents a valuable opportunity for local and regional service providers aiming to expand their portfolio and client base.

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Notice Title

Supplier Event for Gower Activities

Notice Description

You are invited to attend to gain information regarding Swansea Council's aim to establish a framework Agreement for Activities, including Water activities (E.g. Kayaking, SUP, coasteering, surf, sailing) and land based activities (E.g. climbing, hiking, etc). Registration Details - Interested parties can register for the online suppliers engagement event by emailing Ceri Butcher on Ceri.Butcher@swansea.gov.uk or Mark Gosney on Mark.Gosney@swansea.gov.uk . Interested parties must register before Wednesday 11th February 2026. The online event will be delivered via Microsoft Teams on Friday 13th February between 14.30 pm and 16.00 pm. We recommend that you join via a laptop/desktop so that it will be easier for you to type and use chat functionality. The purpose of these events is to: To provide more information about our Framework To provide a timeframe and the next steps. To provide a platform for questions and answers. The tender opportunity will be published on eTenderWales in February (this date is subject to change). Please note that the tender documents are not currently available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06142d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008934-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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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

Further Information

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