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title: "Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs as a result of Disability or Illness"
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buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
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# Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs as a result of Disability or Illness

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f3e

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs as a result of Disability or Illness". This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is targeted towards the region of Swansea, UK. The process is utilising an open procedure, aiming to secure services that provide flexible, child-centred support in residential and home settings. The tender documents outline two lots, each necessitating registration with the Care Inspectorate Wales. Interested parties have until 7th January 2026 to submit their proposals, with the award decision expected by 2nd February 2026. The contract is valued at £3,090,000 GBP gross and includes a potential extension of up to 24 months beyond its initial end date in 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those adept at tailoring support for children with complex needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete, given the focus on quality and technical expertise. Developing relationships with the City & County of Swansea could provide businesses with ongoing opportunities, especially given the recurring nature of this requirement. Organisations must prepare to accommodate potential changes in service demands, suggesting that flexibility in service provision could be a competitive advantage. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate growth in the care sector and strengthen regional business operations.

## Notice

Swansea Council (The Council) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced provider/s who can deliver flexible, child-centred support in a variety of settings-including the child's home and residential settings. Services must be appropriately registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and capable of offering individual support, tailored to each child's needs. These services are split into the following two Lots: Lot 1 - Residential Short Breaks Service for Children and Young People with Complex Needs. Provision of a Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) Registered facility providing overnight short breaks for children and young people with disabilities, notably those with a physical disability requiring attendance at a specialist provision Lot 2 - Home-Based Short Breaks Service for Children and Young People with Complex Needs. Provision of an overnight short breaks service for children and young people with a disability, that are provided within the family home.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Residential Short Breaks Service for Children and Young People with Complex Needs

Provision of a Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) Registered facility providing overnight short breaks for children and young people with disabilities, notably those with a physical disability requiring attendance at a specialist provision.

Options: The right to increase/decrease the service provision based on need.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Lot 2 - Home-Based Short Breaks Service for Children and Young People with Complex Needs

Provision of a Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registered overnight short breaks for children and young people with a disability, that are provided within the family home.

Options: The right to increase or decrease services depending on need while the contract is valid.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077379-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-11-26 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,575,000 |
| Lots value | £2,575,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 15:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077379-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077379-2025
  26th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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