Award for the re-tender of Accessibility of Play and Leisure Opportunities for Children and Young People with an Additional Learning Need/s or Disability - Lot 3

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 13:30

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 10:32

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has completed the procurement process under an award for the re-tender of Lot 3, focusing on increasing the accessibility of play and leisure opportunities for children and young people aged 11-19 with an additional learning need or disability. The procurement stage was an award, concluding an open procedure for a light touch contract, compliant with Welsh devolved regulations. The value of the contract is approximately GBP 640,000, covering services such as out-of-school hours activities in Swansea, United Kingdom. The awarded contract, with the potential for a 24-month extension, commenced on 10th April 2026 and is set to end on 27th April 2029, offering flexibility to adjust services based on demand.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in health and social work services. Businesses demonstrating flexibility and proficiency in managing and delivering tailored support for children and young people with disabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, Local Aid, an SME with a strong community service ethos, highlights that smaller enterprises with the capacity to adapt and tailor their services effectively can successfully secure public sector contracts. The tender invites participation from small and medium enterprises and voluntary and community sector entities, ensuring a diversity of solutions and promoting inclusive growth in the sector.

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Notice Title

Award for the re-tender of Accessibility of Play and Leisure Opportunities for Children and Young People with an Additional Learning Need/s or Disability - Lot 3

Notice Description

wansea Council (The Council) is awarding a suitably qualified and experienced provider 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 original contract was divided into four (4) separate lots however the award notice is for the re-tender for lot 3; 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 Information

Lot 1

Options: Please see procurement documents

Renewal: option to extend for up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058564-2026
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
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-12-01

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

LOCAL AID

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