--- title: "Contract for Family Based Play & Leisure Opportunities" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147290" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147290" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147290.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147290.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA" published: "2026-03-19" --- # Contract for Family Based Play & Leisure Opportunities Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147290 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147290) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147290.json) ## Summary The City & County of Swansea has awarded a contract for Family-Based Play & Leisure Opportunities aimed at supporting children aged 0-10 with additional needs and their families, highlighting the importance of play in child development and family bonding. This procurement falls under the services category and is specifically targeting community and social services, including education and youth services. The successful award was given to The Play And Leisure Opportunity Library, with the contract signed on 13th February 2025. The procurement method was an open tender process with key stages completed in early 2025, specifically with the tender period ending on 4th February 2025 and the award period concluding on 10th March 2025, emphasizing the swift execution of this initiative in Swansea. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, community engagement, and educational programmes, especially those experienced in working with children with additional needs. Organisations providing innovative play and learning experiences tailored to family needs will find this contract aligns perfectly with their expertise. Notably, SMEs focusing on bespoke educational tools, community programme developers, and consortia interested in civic improvement services would be well-positioned to benefit from participating in similar tenders, thereby contributing to community welfare and expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts. ## Notice Swansea Council are looking to commission a service to deliver play sessions with children aged (0-10) with additional needs and their families in community based facilities. The aim of these sessions are to improve parental understanding of play, increase family bonding and support children's development and wellbeing.The importance of play in terms of children's development and family bonding has been highlighted even more in recent years. Family-based play is intended to build connections with families impacted by disability and or ALN, including siblings where appropriate. Particularly, it is hoped that this will address parent/child relationships which can sometimes be challenging. This is particularly the case, but not exclusively, with fathers and This provision needs to evidence how it would be delivered in a variety of approaches to provide continuous delivery within government guidelines.This service forms part of a co-ordinated programme of preventative services for children and young people with additional needs or who are otherwise disabled, and their families. As such, referral and partnership mechanisms and approaches are key.Please see procurement documents for further information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147290 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE PLAY AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITY LIBRARY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 80310000 - Youth education services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85322000 - Community action programme - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2026 at 10:58 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147290 - 13 Jan 2025 at 14:56 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147290 ## Notice URLs - http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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