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Domiciliary Care for harder to reach and rural areas

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea initiated a procurement process titled "Domiciliary Care for harder to reach and rural areas," targeting the General Public Services category within the UKL18 region. The procurement process followed an open procedure for securing services, addressing domiciliary care and respite at home for individuals, including older persons and younger adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health, or learning disabilities. Key dates include the tender opening on 21st February 2025, with submissions closing at midday on 27th March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £6,136,249.60, was actively signed with Padda Specialist Care Ltd on 7th July 2025. This tender provides essential opportunities, particularly for SMEs well-versed in healthcare services in rural areas.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare industry, particularly those specialising in domiciliary care and respite services for vulnerable individuals in rural and harder-to-reach areas. SMEs, like the awarded Padda Specialist Care Ltd, are encouraged to engage due to the open submission method allowing electronic submissions via the eTenderWales portal. Leveraging expertise in tailored care solutions for diverse needs can foster business growth. Consortia forming partnerships and drawing upon shared resources and knowledge are highly suitable for meeting tender requirements, thereby expanding their market presence and influence in regional healthcare delivery.

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Notice Title

Domiciliary Care for harder to reach and rural areas

Notice Description

1.1 The Service Purchaser is contracting the Service Provider to deliver: (i) domiciliary care; and (ii) respite at home to people in need living in harder to reach and rural areas to Individuals who fall into one of the following categories, Older Persons (65 years plus), Younger Adults (18-64 years) with a Physical Disability and/or Sensory Impairment ("Individuals") and Individuals with Mental Health or Learning Disabilities who are presenting needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea Council are seeking a Service Provider to deliver: (i) domiciliary care; and (ii) respite at home to people in need living in harder to reach and rural areas. The Service will provide care and support to Individuals who fall into one of the following categories, Older Persons (65 years plus), Younger Adults (18-64 years) with a Physical Disability and/or Sensory Impairment ("Individuals") and Individuals with Mental Health or Learning Disabilities who are presenting needs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148418
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148418
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,145,617 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,136,249 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PADDA SPECIALIST CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497887
    Domiciliary Care for harder to reach and rural areas - 1.1 The Service Purchaser is contracting the Service Provider to deliver: (i) domiciliary care; and (ii) respite at home to people in need living in harder to reach and rural areas to Individuals who fall into one of the following categories, Older Persons (65 years plus), Younger Adults (18-64 years) with a Physical Disability and/or Sensory Impairment ("Individuals") and Individuals with Mental Health or Learning Disabilities who are presenting needs.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR598525
    Domiciliary Care for harder to reach and rural areas - 1.1 The Service Purchaser is contracting the Service Provider to deliver: (i) domiciliary care; and (ii) respite at home to people in need living in harder to reach and rural areas to Individuals who fall into one of the following categories, Older Persons (65 years plus), Younger Adults (18-64 years) with a Physical Disability and/or Sensory Impairment ("Individuals") and Individuals with Mental Health or Learning Disabilities who are presenting needs.

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