This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 01:00

Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Planning

06 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has completed a procurement process for a Framework Agreement aimed at providing Social Care Agency Staff to support its Child & Family Services. The procurement, carried out through an open procedure, was designed to address staffing shortfalls in diverse capacities such as Emergency Child Support, Children’s Residential Support Workers, and Family Support Workers. Local and national suppliers were engaged, with the framework being predominantly set to operate within the boundaries of Swansea Council, although on occasions, support might be required outside the county. The entire procurement was valued at £1.6 million, and the contracts, signed on 30th May 2025, are underpinned by substantial service quality requirements, which are weighted at 60% in the award criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for supplier firms, especially SMEs, in the social care sector, providing them a chance to be part of a substantial, multi-lot framework arrangement. Businesses with competencies in delivering emergency child support, children's residential care, and family support will find this framework particularly suited to their services. As the procurement method involved an open procedure, it allowed a diverse range of suppliers from within and beyond the EU to participate, fostering competitive opportunities for companies that can offer both quality and cost-effective solutions. This framework is an ideal opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their market presence and offer their expertise to a key regional authority in public service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services

Notice Description

Swansea Council are looking to implement a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff in order to provide a swift, compliant route to cover staffing shortfall within the Child & Family Services Departments. The authority foresees the need for a multi lot framework covering requirements such as Emergency Child Support, Children's Residential Support Workers and Family Support Workers

Lot Information

Emergency Support Team

Swansea Council require a team of Residential Children's Workers to provide support to Children at short notice, whilst care planning is undertaken and longer-term arrangements put in place. Locations will vary depending on the needs of the child, this will generally be within the boundaries of Swansea Council but there may be occasions when support is required out of the county. The Council will require that the provider be given 24 hours' notice to assemble a team of staff who have the necessary minimum qualifications and experience required which will be detailed in the Specification.

Renewal: 36 months in 12 month extension blocks

Children's Residential Support Workers

Swansea Council require agency staff to provide Children's Residential Workers for the support of young people on a shift-by-shift basis. Workers will predominantly be required to work at any of the Authority's Registered Children's Homes however, there may be occasions where workers will be supporting children in their own homes or alternative arrangements.

Renewal: 36 months in 12 month extension blocks

Family Support Workers

Swansea Council require agency staff to provide Family Support workers to work with some of the most vulnerable children, young people and families being supported by Child and Family Services.

Renewal: 36 months in 12 month extension blocks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145824
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145824
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85111000 - Hospital services

85112000 - Hospital support services

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312110 - Child daycare services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

85312330 - Family-planning services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
30 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12-48 months

Notice Status

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

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
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
15
Supplier Names

AIRMID STAFFING LTD

BS Social Care

FRONTLINE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS LTD

Liquid Personnel

MHILD LIMITED

MPS HEALTHCARE LIMITED

NOS DA HEALTHCARE LTD

ProCare Nursing Agency

Prospero Group Ltd

REDWOOD CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Randstad Solutions Limited

SERVICE DIRECT LIMITED

Sanctuary Personnel

VELOX HEALTHCARE LIMITED

danluker limited t/a supply care solutions

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV494335
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services - Swansea Council are looking to implement a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff in order to provide a swift, compliant route to cover staffing shortfall within the Child & Family Services Departments. The authority foresees the need for a multi lot framework covering requirements such as Emergency Child Support, Children's Residential Support Workers and Family Support Workers
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497290
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services - Swansea Council are looking to implement a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff in order to provide a swift, compliant route to cover staffing shortfall within the Child & Family Services Departments. The authority foresees the need for a multi lot framework covering requirements such as Emergency Child Support, Children's Residential Support Workers and Family Support Workers
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG535477
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services - Swansea Council are looking to implement a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff in order to provide a swift, compliant route to cover staffing shortfall within the Child & Family Services Departments. The authority foresees the need for a multi lot framework covering requirements such as Emergency Child Support, Children's Residential Support Workers and Family Support Workers

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