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title: "Award Contract for the Increasing of the Provision and Accessibility of Play and Leisure Opportunities for Children and Young People with an Additional Learning Need/s or Disability"
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# Award Contract for the Increasing of the Provision and Accessibility of Play and Leisure Opportunities for Children and Young People with an Additional Learning Need/s or Disability

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa40

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea has completed the procurement process for enhancing the provision and accessibility of play and leisure opportunities for children and young people with additional learning needs or disabilities. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, falls within the "Services" industry category and is classified under "Health and social work services." The process involves several lots, including community play access and school holiday schemes, located in regions UKL18 and UKL14 in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the awards made on 3rd March 2026, with contracts commencing on 15th April 2026, lasting until 1st April 2029, with potential extensions. The total value of contracts surpasses £1.9 million, adhering to the UK's Procurement Act 2023.

This initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and social care services, especially small and medium enterprises, which are well-positioned to provide tailored support for youths with disabilities. Companies with experience in designing inclusive play activities will find this procurement particularly advantageous. The contracts allow flexibility for increased service provision, offering potential business growth over several years. Furthermore, the focus on quality and cost in the award criteria, alongside the option to extend contracts, ensures that businesses delivering high-quality services at competitive prices stand to gain from long-term cooperation with the City & County of Swansea.

## Notice

Award details for the Contract for the Increasing of the Provision and Accessibility of Play and Leisure Opportunities for Children and Young People with an Additional Learning Need/s or Disability (Lots 1,2 & 4 only) Lot 1: Access to Play in the Community Lot 2: Increasing provision of out of school hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) activities for children and young people affected by disability aged 4-13. Lot 4: Delivery of school holiday play schemes for children and young people with a profound disability

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Access to Play in the Community

The Service Provider will be responsible for helping children and young people to realise the above ambition by enabling them to participate in play activities of their choice within their local community wherever possible

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to increase/decrease the service provision based on need.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Lot 2 - Increasing provision of out of school hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) activities for children and young people affected by disability aged 4-13

Provision of respite/short breaks outside of school hours. (This could be after 3pm Monday-Friday or on the weekend, term-time only.) Encourage children with a disability to participate in mainstream activities where possible, it is recognised that there are children and families who will need more support. Even if children cannot access mainstreams activities with support it should not be a barrier to the child accessing activities which promote their wellbeing, that they enjoy taking part in and help them to achieve their potential. As well as providing a positive activity for the child, the Service is intended to offer parents and carers a short break from their caring responsibility.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to increase/decrease the service provision based on need.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Lot 3 - Increasing provision of out of school hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) activities for children and young people affected by disability aged 11-19

Provision of short breaks outside of school hours for children aged 11-19 (This could be after 3pm Monday-Friday or on the weekend, both term-time and during the school holidays). Although the Service Purchaser aims to encourage children with a disability to participate in mainstream activities where possible, it is recognised that there are children and families who will need more support. Even if children cannot access mainstreams activities with support it should not be a barrier to the child accessing activities which promote their wellbeing, that they enjoy taking part in and help them to achieve their potential. As well as providing a positive activity for the child, the Service is intended to offer parents and carers a short break from their caring responsibility.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to increase/decrease the service provision based on need.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Lot 4 - Delivery of school holiday play schemes for children and young people with a profound disability

Delivery of holiday provision and summer play scheme for children and young people affected by disability The Service Purchaser aims to significantly improve the holiday play opportunities for those children unable to access mainstream provision, including those requiring additional medical intervention to support feeding, with a specific focus on summer holidays.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to increase/decrease the service provision based on need.

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/042700-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,925,000 |
| Lots value | £1,925,000 |
| Awards value | £1,665,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,664,999 |

## 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 | INTERPLAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 15:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042700-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 15:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019081-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 12:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084859-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042700-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019081-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084859-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/helpandresources/cdp/procurementact2023
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148324

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