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12 Jun 2026 at 17:06

Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, is seeking a service provider for its "Holiday Playworks" programme. This tender involves delivering staffed play sessions for children and young people during various school holiday periods throughout Neath Port Talbot, located in the UKL17 region, as part of the Welsh Government Holiday Playwork Project grant. The open competition process is currently in the tender update stage and will continue until the submission deadline on 3rd July 2026. The planned two-year contract period extends from July 2026 to March 2028, with an annual funding of approximately £52,000, focusing on inclusive play sessions. Businesses with interest in children's holiday camp services under CPV code 55243000 may find this opportunity suitable.

This tender opens opportunities for enterprises specialising in children's services to showcase their innovative and inclusive service delivery models. It is particularly relevant for businesses that cater to diverse needs, including children from rural, deprived, and special learning needs backgrounds. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to apply. With a gross contract value of £124,800, potential suppliers can expect a rewarding opportunity that supports community wellbeing, promotes social play, and addresses holiday hunger. Companies with experience in managing comprehensive play environments, qualified staffing structures, and rigorous safeguarding measures will be well-positioned to compete in this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Holiday Playworks for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Notice Description

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking to procure a suitably experienced provider to deliver a programme of high quality, inclusive staffed play sessions for children and young people during school holiday periods across Neath Port Talbot. The Service will be funded through the Welsh Government Holiday Playwork Project grant and will run over a two year contract period from July 2026 to March 2028, with funding of approximately PS52,000 (excl. VAT) per annum. Provision must be delivered during Easter, Whitsun, Summer, October and February school holidays (with potential for weekend sessions where need is identified) and include qualified playworkers, free access for children and the provision of healthy food or snacks at every session. The programme will support the Council's Play Sufficiency priorities by promoting wellbeing, development and social play, reducing holiday hunger and actively targeting inclusion of children from rural areas, deprived communities and those with additional learning needs, alongside robust safeguarding, food safety, monitoring and Welsh Language Standards compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055928-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
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)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Further Information

Notice Documents

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