--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145824" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-145824" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145824.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145824.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA" published: "2025-08-14" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-145824 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-145824) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145824.json) ## Summary The City & County of Swansea has completed a procurement process for a Framework Agreement aimed at providing Social Care Agency Staff to support its Child & Family Services. The procurement, carried out through an open procedure, was designed to address staffing shortfalls in diverse capacities such as Emergency Child Support, Children’s Residential Support Workers, and Family Support Workers. Local and national suppliers were engaged, with the framework being predominantly set to operate within the boundaries of Swansea Council, although on occasions, support might be required outside the county. The entire procurement was valued at £1.6 million, and the contracts, signed on 30th May 2025, are underpinned by substantial service quality requirements, which are weighted at 60% in the award criteria. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for supplier firms, especially SMEs, in the social care sector, providing them a chance to be part of a substantial, multi-lot framework arrangement. Businesses with competencies in delivering emergency child support, children's residential care, and family support will find this framework particularly suited to their services. As the procurement method involved an open procedure, it allowed a diverse range of suppliers from within and beyond the EU to participate, fostering competitive opportunities for companies that can offer both quality and cost-effective solutions. This framework is an ideal opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their market presence and offer their expertise to a key regional authority in public service delivery. ## Notice Swansea Council are looking to implement a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff in order to provide a swift, compliant route to cover staffing shortfall within the Child & Family Services Departments. The authority foresees the need for a multi lot framework covering requirements such as Emergency Child Support, Children's Residential Support Workers and Family Support Workers ### Lot Information Emergency Support Team Swansea Council require a team of Residential Children's Workers to provide support to Children at short notice, whilst care planning is undertaken and longer-term arrangements put in place. Locations will vary depending on the needs of the child, this will generally be within the boundaries of Swansea Council but there may be occasions when support is required out of the county. The Council will require that the provider be given 24 hours' notice to assemble a team of staff who have the necessary minimum qualifications and experience required which will be detailed in the Specification. Renewal: 36 months in 12 month extension blocks Children's Residential Support Workers Swansea Council require agency staff to provide Children's Residential Workers for the support of young people on a shift-by-shift basis. Workers will predominantly be required to work at any of the Authority's Registered Children's Homes however, there may be occasions where workers will be supporting children in their own homes or alternative arrangements. Renewal: 36 months in 12 month extension blocks Family Support Workers Swansea Council require agency staff to provide Family Support workers to work with some of the most vulnerable children, young people and families being supported by Child and Family Services. Renewal: 36 months in 12 month extension blocks ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145824 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | 6 Dec 2024 | | Award date | 30 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 12-48 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | 15 | | Supplier names | AIRMID STAFFING; BS SOCIAL CARE; DANLUKER LIMITED T/A SUPPLY CARE SOLUTIONS; FRONTLINE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; LIQUID PERSONNEL; MHILD; MPS HEALTHCARE; NOS DA HEALTHCARE; PROCARE NURSING AGENCY; PROSPERO GROUP; RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS; REDWOOD CARE SOLUTIONS; SANCTUARY PERSONNEL; SERVICE DIRECT; VELOX HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85111000 - Hospital services - 85112000 - Hospital support services - 85144100 - Residential nursing care services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312110 - Child daycare services - 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people - 85312330 - Family-planning services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 14 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145824 - 24 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145824 - 6 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145824 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV494335 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services - Swansea Council are looking to implement a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff in order to provide a swift, compliant route to cover staffing shortfall within the Child & Family Services Departments. The authority foresees the need for a multi lot framework covering requirements such as Emergency Child Support, Children's Residential Support Workers and Family Support Workers - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497290 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services - Swansea Council are looking to implement a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff in order to provide a swift, compliant route to cover staffing shortfall within the Child & Family Services Departments. The authority foresees the need for a multi lot framework covering requirements such as Emergency Child Support, Children's Residential Support Workers and Family Support Workers - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG535477 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services - Swansea Council are looking to implement a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff in order to provide a swift, compliant route to cover staffing shortfall within the Child & Family Services Departments. The authority foresees the need for a multi lot framework covering requirements such as Emergency Child Support, Children's Residential Support Workers and Family Support Workers ## Notice URLs - http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-145824 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html ## 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-kuma6s-145824. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145824.json.