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title: "Award of Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs as a result of Disability or Illness"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e996"
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buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Award of 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: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e996

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs due to Disability or Illness." The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, compliant with Welsh devolved regulations, and is categorised under health and social work services. The two service lots include the residential and home-based short breaks for children, aimed at providing child-centred support. The contract, specifically for Lot 2, was awarded to PEOPLE SUPPORT LTD and covers a duration from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of up to two years. The services will be delivered primarily in Swansea, UK, with an overall contract value of £840,000 including VAT.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialised in health and social work services, particularly those catering to children with disabilities, to expand their market share. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registered services are particularly well-suited to fulfil this contract. The procurement process is designed to encourage participation from a diverse range of suppliers, including SMEs, allowing them to engage with public sector contracts and support growth within the community. Successful bidders not only gain financial benefits but also enhance their reputation by providing essential services to vulnerable groups.

## Notice

Award of contract to 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 (NOT AWARDED).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/042256-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | £700,000 |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLE SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 08:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042256-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 10:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019352-2026
- 26 Nov 2025 at 16:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077406-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042256-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019352-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077406-2025
  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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