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Contract for Family Based Play & Leisure Opportunities

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has awarded a contract for Family-Based Play & Leisure Opportunities aimed at supporting children aged 0-10 with additional needs and their families, highlighting the importance of play in child development and family bonding. This procurement falls under the services category and is specifically targeting community and social services, including education and youth services. The successful award was given to The Play And Leisure Opportunity Library, with the contract signed on 13th February 2025. The procurement method was an open tender process with key stages completed in early 2025, specifically with the tender period ending on 4th February 2025 and the award period concluding on 10th March 2025, emphasizing the swift execution of this initiative in Swansea.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, community engagement, and educational programmes, especially those experienced in working with children with additional needs. Organisations providing innovative play and learning experiences tailored to family needs will find this contract aligns perfectly with their expertise. Notably, SMEs focusing on bespoke educational tools, community programme developers, and consortia interested in civic improvement services would be well-positioned to benefit from participating in similar tenders, thereby contributing to community welfare and expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Contract for Family Based Play & Leisure Opportunities

Notice Description

Swansea Council are looking to commission a service to deliver play sessions with children aged (0-10) with additional needs and their families in community based facilities. The aim of these sessions are to improve parental understanding of play, increase family bonding and support children's development and wellbeing.The importance of play in terms of children's development and family bonding has been highlighted even more in recent years. Family-based play is intended to build connections with families impacted by disability and or ALN, including siblings where appropriate. Particularly, it is hoped that this will address parent/child relationships which can sometimes be challenging. This is particularly the case, but not exclusively, with fathers and This provision needs to evidence how it would be delivered in a variety of approaches to provide continuous delivery within government guidelines.This service forms part of a co-ordinated programme of preventative services for children and young people with additional needs or who are otherwise disabled, and their families. As such, referral and partnership mechanisms and approaches are key.Please see procurement documents for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147290
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147290
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

80000000 - Education and training services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

80310000 - Youth education services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85322000 - Community action programme

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PLAY AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITY LIBRARY

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