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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b443"
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buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b443

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea is progressing with a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services," classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). This procurement involves three lots: Emergency Support Team, Children's Residential Support Workers, and Family Support Workers. The location is primarily within Swansea Council boundaries. The procurement has moved through several stages: it was initially in planning in November 2024, reached tender stage by January 2025, and was finally at the award stage in August 2025. The procurement method used is open procedure, and the framework agreement allows for a maximum of 30 participants.

This tender offers significant opportunities for providers specialising in social care and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in supporting children's services. The opportunity is open to a wide range of businesses, including SMEs, to supply agency staff for various critical roles in child and family services. Success in being awarded a contract under this framework can lead to long-term business growth, access to recurring contracts, and the ability to serve one of the major regional authorities in Wales. The open procedure ensures a transparent selection process, attracting a diverse range of suppliers ready to meet the quality and price criteria set by Swansea Council.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048839-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 12-48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 3SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | AIRMID STAFFING; BS SOCIAL CARE; DANLUKER LIMITED T/A SUPPLY CARE SOLUTIONS; FRONTLINE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; LIQUID PERSONNEL; MHILD; MPS HEALTHCARE; NOS DA HEALTHCARE; PROCARE NURSING AGENCY; PROSPERO GROUP; RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS; REDWOOD CARE SOLUTIONS; SANCTUARY PERSONNEL; SERVICE DIRECT; VELOX HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### 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

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048839-2025
- 24 Jan 2025 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002551-2025
- 6 Nov 2024 at 11:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035901-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254

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