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title: "Supplier Event for Gower Activities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06142d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# Supplier Event for Gower Activities

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06142d

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at setting up a framework agreement for a variety of activities, including water activities like kayaking and sailing, and land-based activities like climbing and hiking. This opportunity, titled "Supplier Event for Gower Activities," falls under the services category, specifically recreational, cultural, and sporting services, and will be conducted through the open procurement method, although it is below the threshold for large tenders. Interested parties should register for the suppliers' engagement event happening on Friday, 13th February 2026, from 14:30 to 16:00 via Microsoft Teams. The registration deadline is Wednesday, 11th February 2026. The tender is set to be published on eTenderWales in February 2026, with March 21st, 2026, as the projected end date for tender submissions. The framework will serve locations in Swansea, United Kingdom, with a contract period from April 1st, 2026, to March 31st, 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in outdoor and recreational services. Businesses with strengths in providing community, social, and personal services would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this framework, businesses can gain visibility and build a long-term partnership with a public authority. The focus on recreational and sporting services aligned with a light touch regime offers flexibility, allowing businesses to innovate and cater to the diverse needs of the Swansea community. With an estimated contract value of £40,000, it represents a valuable opportunity for local and regional service providers aiming to expand their portfolio and client base.

## Notice

You are invited to attend to gain information regarding Swansea Council's aim to establish a framework Agreement for Activities, including Water activities (E.g. Kayaking, SUP, coasteering, surf, sailing) and land based activities (E.g. climbing, hiking, etc). Registration Details - Interested parties can register for the online suppliers engagement event by emailing Ceri Butcher on Ceri.Butcher@swansea.gov.uk or Mark Gosney on Mark.Gosney@swansea.gov.uk . Interested parties must register before Wednesday 11th February 2026. The online event will be delivered via Microsoft Teams on Friday 13th February between 14.30 pm and 16.00 pm. We recommend that you join via a laptop/desktop so that it will be easier for you to type and use chat functionality. The purpose of these events is to: To provide more information about our Framework To provide a timeframe and the next steps. To provide a platform for questions and answers. The tender opportunity will be published on eTenderWales in February (this date is subject to change). Please note that the tender documents are not currently available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008934-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 12:49 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008934-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008934-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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