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Contract For the Placement Of Learners With Additional Learning Needs In Day And Residential Schools And Colleges

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Contract For the Placement Of Learners With Additional Learning Needs In Day And Residential Schools And Colleges." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on special education services. It is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and began its contract period on 1st February 2026, with an initial end date by 31st August 2026. Located in Swansea, the buyer is a public authority at a sub-central government level. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, adhering to light touch regime principles. Bevan College Ltd, a supplier based in Bridgend, was awarded the contract, which consists of active lots, and is valued at £36,000 excluding VAT, with potential extensions based on service user needs.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for institutions specialising in educational services for young individuals with additional learning needs. Businesses in the education sector, specifically those offering specialised training or accommodations for post-16 learners, can benefit immensely by collaborating with public authorities like the City & County of Swansea. SMEs and similar-sized education providers might find this contract particularly attractive due to its focus on services and potential for contract renewal, enabling long-term relationships and stabilised growth within public sector markets.

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Notice Title

Contract For the Placement Of Learners With Additional Learning Needs In Day And Residential Schools And Colleges

Notice Description

Award of contract to provide day and residential placements to young people with additional learning needs and disabilities, as an independent specialist post-16 institution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010886-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN COLLEGE

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