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06 Jul 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of services titled "Ceredigion - Play, Recreation & Childcare for Disabled Children & Young People". This tender focuses on health and social work services, aimed at supporting children and young people with disabilities in accessing play and recreational opportunities. The services include specialist holiday playschemes, activity days, away weekends, drop-in play sessions, and evening activities. The procurement process, under Welsh devolved regulations, is active and currently in the tender stage. Located in Aberystwyth, the contract begins on 1st October 2026 and runs until 31st March 2028, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 12 months. Interested businesses must submit proposals before the deadline on 3rd August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in child welfare and disability services, particularly those with expertise in delivering recreational activities. The contract, valued at £314,000, is ideal for SMEs and VCSEs due to its open competition model. Service providers with a strong focus on quality and cost-efficiency will be well-placed to compete, as the evaluation criteria heavily weigh technical and commercial factors at 80% and 20%, respectively. This opportunity could not only bolster business growth but also enhance service offerings for disabled children and young people in the UK, by fostering inclusive and structured play environments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ceredigion - Play, Recreation & Childcare for Disabled Children & Young People

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council invites suitably qualified service providers to submit to deliver a service that ensures that children and young people with a disability and/or additional needs can access play, childcare and recreational opportunities. The service will include: * Specialist holiday playschemes for children aged 4 to 12 years, * Activity days in the holidays for young people aged 12 to 18 years, * Away weekends per year for children aged 8 to 18 years, * Drop-in play sessions, * Evening activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c47d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063279-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75313000 - Disability benefits

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£314,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£314,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 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
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3UE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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