---
title: "Framework for the Provision for Services for Young People Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f79"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051f79"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051f79.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051f79.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Framework for the Provision for Services for Young People Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS)

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f79

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051f79)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051f79.json)

## Summary

The City & County of Swansea has announced a procurement process for a framework agreement to provide services for young people educated other than at school (EOTAS). This initiative focuses on supporting alternative education for 11-16-year-olds. Key details include the procurement category of youth education services under a light-touch regime, valued at £6,500,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a framework agreement in place, and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The service will be delivered in the UKL18 region, and the contract period is expected to start on 1st September 2026 and end by 31st August 2030, with potential extensions until 2033. Interested parties should note the anticipated future notice date on 1st February 2026. The tender complies with Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational services, particularly those offering alternative learning solutions. Companies engaged in literacy, numeracy, vocational training, or apprenticeships can find growth potential here by contributing to the reintegration of young people into mainstream schools or aiding their progression in education, employment, or training. The framework’s suitability for small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, opens the door for a diverse range of bidders to collaborate with public authorities in delivering impactful education services in the Swansea area.

## Notice

Framework for Young People Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS) which includes all forms of education that takes place outside the school environment. As an alternative education to mainstream school, it is for young people aged 11-16 and includes, amongst other things, literacy and numeracy, vocational learning and apprenticeships. Its aim is to ensure that learners achieve a positive outcome in their learning, can re-integrate into mainstream school and progress in education, employment or training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025383-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80310000 - Youth education services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 17:30 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025383-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025383-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051f79. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051f79.json.