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title: "Ceredigion - Play, Recreation & Childcare for Disabled Children & Young People"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c47d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# Ceredigion - Play, Recreation & Childcare for Disabled Children & Young People

Buyer: CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c47d

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## Summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of services titled "Ceredigion - Play, Recreation & Childcare for Disabled Children & Young People". This tender focuses on health and social work services, aimed at supporting children and young people with disabilities in accessing play and recreational opportunities. The services include specialist holiday playschemes, activity days, away weekends, drop-in play sessions, and evening activities. The procurement process, under Welsh devolved regulations, is active and currently in the tender stage. Located in Aberystwyth, the contract begins on 1st October 2026 and runs until 31st March 2028, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 12 months. Interested businesses must submit proposals before the deadline on 3rd August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in child welfare and disability services, particularly those with expertise in delivering recreational activities. The contract, valued at £314,000, is ideal for SMEs and VCSEs due to its open competition model. Service providers with a strong focus on quality and cost-efficiency will be well-placed to compete, as the evaluation criteria heavily weigh technical and commercial factors at 80% and 20%, respectively. This opportunity could not only bolster business growth but also enhance service offerings for disabled children and young people in the UK, by fostering inclusive and structured play environments.

## Notice

Ceredigion County Council invites suitably qualified service providers to submit to deliver a service that ensures that children and young people with a disability and/or additional needs can access play, childcare and recreational opportunities. The service will include: * Specialist holiday playschemes for children aged 4 to 12 years, * Activity days in the holidays for young people aged 12 to 18 years, * Away weekends per year for children aged 8 to 18 years, * Drop-in play sessions, * Evening activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063279-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £314,000 |
| Lots value | £314,000 |
| 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 | CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERYSTWYTH |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY23 3UE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadarn Fawr |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75313000 - Disability benefits
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 14:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063279-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063279-2026
  6th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.htmlPleaseseeetenderwalesitt_1254146Ceredigion-Play,Recreation&ChildcareforDisabledChildren&YoungPeople
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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