---
title: "Positive Play Service for Children With Disabilities (Short Breaks)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049bd4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-10"
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# Positive Play Service for Children With Disabilities (Short Breaks)

Buyer: NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049bd4

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## Summary

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Positive Play Service for Children With Disabilities (Short Breaks)" to Family Support Wales. This procurement falls under the social services industry category and is designed to provide enjoyable experiences for children with disabilities while offering respite for their carers. The total contract value is £1,200,000 and will commence on 1st April 2025, running for three years with an option to extend for an additional three years. The procurement followed an open procedure method, and the contract was awarded on 23rd December 2024. Services will be delivered across UKL17 region and will include evening clubs, Saturday clubs, and school holiday clubs.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and organisations specialising in social and welfare services for children and young people. Companies capable of offering tailored play sessions and activities that meet the needs of children with disabilities will find this contract immensely beneficial. The demand-led service approach, focused on providing both group-based and bespoke play sessions, ensures sustained engagement and utilisation, opening avenues for businesses to showcase their expertise and build long-term relationships with Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. Additionally, this contract is an ideal fit for organisations experienced in delivering health and social work services.

## Notice

See description of procurement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An award has been made by Neath Port Talbot Council for the delivery of the Positive Play Service to provide children who have disabilities with fun, enjoyable experiences to support them to fulfil their potential. The service also provides parent carers with regular breaks from their caring responsibilities. The service will be demand led and will support children who are under 18 years old and who have an assessed need for the service. The service will deliver group based (and bespoke) play sessions throughout the year which will include evening clubs, Saturday clubs and school holiday clubs. The contract period is for 3 years from 01 April 2025 with an option to extend up to a further 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000865-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEATH |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA11 3QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Neath North |
| Westminster constituency | Neath and Swansea East |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAMILY SUPPORT WALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000865-2025
- 11 Oct 2024 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032763-2024
- 18 Sep 2024 at 12:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029830-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npt.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0274

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