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21 Jul 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has issued a tender titled "Framework for the Provision of Day Opportunity Services," focusing on health and social work services within the region of Swansea, UK (UKL18). The procurement process, managed under an open procedure, is currently in the tender stage and seeks to establish a framework agreement. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 21st August 2026, with the tender period closing on 4th September 2026, and the award aimed to be completed by 1st October 2026. The framework will align existing contracts with the new day opportunities model, offering a gross contract value of £24,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, involved in health and social care services. Ideal candidates are those offering innovative, community-focused wellness solutions. The framework includes several lots covering service areas like Prevention and Early Intervention, Low Level Managed Care, Complex Needs Care, and Innovation. Businesses can benefit from contracts starting in November 2026 with potential renewals extending up to 2033, providing stable growth prospects. Companies interested in participating need to register on the eTenderWales portal, adhering to the submission instructions provided.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Day Opportunity Services

Notice Description

Development of day opportunity services framework to ensure compliance for existing contracts meeting the day time wellbeing needs of adults with eligible needs, whilst also aligning external provision more directly with our day opportunities model and adult services operating model.

Lot Information

Prevention and Early Intervention Services

Community or building based Prevention and Early Intervention Services

Renewal: Up to 24 months

Low Level Managed Care

Building based Low Level Managed Care

Renewal: Up to 24 months

Complex Needs Care

Building based Complex Needs Care

Renewal: up to 24 months

Innovation

Community-led, collaborative support that enables people to live well

Renewal: Up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068637-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-08-01

Notice Status

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

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

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