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Framework for the Provision of Trailblazer Programme Support Services and Activities

City & County of Swansea

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02 Oct 2026 at 15:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

City & County of Swansea is setting up a framework for providers to deliver accessible, community-based activities and support for economically inactive residents across Swansea. The programme aims to improve participants’ health, wellbeing, confidence, resilience and social connections, and help them move towards employment, training, volunteering or wider community involvement. Work is divided across four areas: physical and emotional health, including counselling and physical or environmental activities; education, employability and skills; creative and cultural activities; and other provision addressing barriers or gaps. Providers are expected to connect participants with relevant statutory, third-sector, health, community and employer-based services. Delivery is in Swansea. The programme is funded through the Welsh Government’s Trailblazer fund and is intended to align with CFW+.

The buyer invited offers through an open competition for a framework, with electronic submission permitted. The enquiry deadline was 26 October 2026 at 12:00, and the bid deadline was 2 November 2026 at 12:00. The initial contract period for each lot is 19 November 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an optional extension of up to 12 months, subject to funding. The stated total framework value is £160,000 excluding VAT (£192,000 including VAT). Each lot has a stated value of £40,000 excluding VAT (£48,000 including VAT); the buyer says lot values depend on service need and are not necessarily maximum amounts. Each lot is evaluated on quality (40%) and price (60%).

The opportunity suits small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, which are expressly identified as suitable for all four lots. It is relevant to organisations able to provide community-based support tailored to economically inactive residents. Depending on the lot, useful delivery experience includes counselling, emotional wellbeing, confidence and resilience building, physical activity or environmental activities; informal or formal learning, skills development and employability support; or arts, culture and creative activities that foster engagement and social connection. Providers focused on other interventions may fit the fourth lot where their work addresses barriers or gaps not covered elsewhere. The programme also calls for links with statutory, third-sector, health, community and employer-based services so participants can access appropriate local support and opportunities. All activity is for residents across Swansea. No particular accreditation or qualification is stated in the procurement details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Trailblazer Programme Support Services and Activities

Notice Description

Swansea Council is establishing a Framework Agreement to commission suitable providers to deliver accessible, community-based activities and support as part of Swansea Council's Trailblazer programme. Funding for this commission has been secured through the Welsh Government's Trailblazer fund. The services will support economically inactive residents across Swansea to improve health, wellbeing, confidence, resilience, social connection and readiness to move closer to employment, training, volunteering or wider community participation. The programme will align with CFW+ and strengthen links with statutory, third sector, health, community and employer-based services to ensure participants can access appropriate local support and opportunities. The Framework is comprised of Four (4) Lots:- Lot 1: Physical and Emotional Health Lot 2: Education, Employability and Skill Building Lot 3: Creative and Cultural Provision Lot 4: Other Beneficial Provision

Lot Information

Physical and Emotional Health

This lot includes services that promote wellbeing through approaches such as confidence and resilience building, counselling, emotional health support, physical activity, environmental activities and other appropriate interventions.

Options: The value of each lot will be dependent on service under need and their individual requirements, the Lot amount stated has been specified due to mandatory fields, but is not necessarily the maximum per lot. The maximum provision will be as specified within the total framework value, however this value maybe increased subject to further grant funding which has not been agreed at this moment in time.

Renewal: 19th November 2026 to 31st March 2027 (optional up to 12 month extension which is subject to funding)

Education, Employability and Skill Building

This lot includes services that improve informal and formal learning, employability, skills development, volunteering opportunities and progression towards employment-related activity.

Options: The value of each lot will be dependent on service under need and their individual requirements, the lot amount stated has been specified due to mandatory fields, but is not necessarily the maximum per lot. The maximum provision will be as specified within the total framework value, however this value maybe increased subject to further grant funding which has not been agreed at this moment in time.

Renewal: 19th November 2026 to 31st March 2027 (optional up to 12 month extension which is subject to funding)

Creative and Cultural Provision

This lot includes arts, culture and creative activities that increase confidence, skills, engagement, social connection and community participation.

Options: The value of each lot will be dependent on service under need and their individual requirements, the lot amount stated has been specified due to mandatory fields, but is not necessarily the maximum per lot. The maximum provision will be as specified within the total framework value, however this value maybe increased subject to further grant funding which has not been agreed at this moment in time.

Renewal: 19th November 2026 to 31st March 2027 (optional up to 12 month extension which is subject to funding)

Other Beneficial Provision

This lot includes other relevant provision that supports economically inactive residents and addresses identified barriers or gaps not fully covered by other areas.

Options: The value of each lot will be dependent on service under need and their individual requirements, the lot amount stated has been specified due to mandatory fields, but is not necessarily the maximum per lot. The maximum provision will be as specified within the total framework value, however this value maybe increased subject to further grant funding which has not been agreed at this moment in time.

Renewal: 19th November 2026 to 31st March 2027 (optional up to 12 month extension which is subject to funding)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077fef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093439-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

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