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Contract for the Provision of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Holiday Childcare Support - Summer Holiday Pilot.

City & County of Swansea

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 09:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Jul 2026 at 09:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 May 2026 at 11:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Holiday Childcare Support – Summer Holiday Pilot" in Swansea, UK. The initiative is part of the local authority's efforts to support families with children of full-time school age who have emerging or identified ALN, helping to facilitate their attendance at childcare during the summer holidays. This procurement falls under the services category within the administrative social services sector. The contract, which was awarded to Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs, commenced on 15th July 2026 and will conclude on 31st August 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Conducted via an open competition method below the threshold regimen, this award adheres to Welsh devolved regulations under the light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in children's services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver quality support to children with additional needs. Companies with experience in educational and childcare services could find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio in government contracts. As it encourages the participation of both SMEs and potentially supports voluntary sector organisations, the process illustrates a commitment to inclusive business practices, fostering community engagement and local economic growth. Businesses looking to engage must possess the capacity to scale the pilot's success potentially into further service provision, contingent upon future funding and the programme's effectiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Holiday Childcare Support - Summer Holiday Pilot.

Notice Description

Provide a pilot service during the summer school holidays to assess and allocate additional support for children of full-time school age with emerging or identified Additional Learning Needs (ALN) to enable their attendance at childcare. Enabling parent/carers to work, attend education or participate in training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The option to extend by 10 months to cover for subsequent holiday childcare dependant on the success of the pilot

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a25f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065946-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

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

Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs

Further Information

Notice Documents

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