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title: "Domiciliary Care for harder to reach and rural areas"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-148418"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Domiciliary Care for harder to reach and rural areas

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-148418

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea initiated a procurement process titled "Domiciliary Care for harder to reach and rural areas," targeting the General Public Services category within the UKL18 region. The procurement process followed an open procedure for securing services, addressing domiciliary care and respite at home for individuals, including older persons and younger adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health, or learning disabilities. Key dates include the tender opening on 21st February 2025, with submissions closing at midday on 27th March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £6,136,249.60, was actively signed with Padda Specialist Care Ltd on 7th July 2025. This tender provides essential opportunities, particularly for SMEs well-versed in healthcare services in rural areas.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare industry, particularly those specialising in domiciliary care and respite services for vulnerable individuals in rural and harder-to-reach areas. SMEs, like the awarded Padda Specialist Care Ltd, are encouraged to engage due to the open submission method allowing electronic submissions via the eTenderWales portal. Leveraging expertise in tailored care solutions for diverse needs can foster business growth. Consortia forming partnerships and drawing upon shared resources and knowledge are highly suitable for meeting tender requirements, thereby expanding their market presence and influence in regional healthcare delivery.

## Notice

1.1 The Service Purchaser is contracting the Service Provider to deliver: (i) domiciliary care; and (ii) respite at home to people in need living in harder to reach and rural areas to Individuals who fall into one of the following categories, Older Persons (65 years plus), Younger Adults (18-64 years) with a Physical Disability and/or Sensory Impairment ("Individuals") and Individuals with Mental Health or Learning Disabilities who are presenting needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea Council are seeking a Service Provider to deliver: (i) domiciliary care; and (ii) respite at home to people in need living in harder to reach and rural areas. The Service will provide care and support to Individuals who fall into one of the following categories, Older Persons (65 years plus), Younger Adults (18-64 years) with a Physical Disability and/or Sensory Impairment ("Individuals") and Individuals with Mental Health or Learning Disabilities who are presenting needs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148418 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,145,617 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,136,249 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PADDA SPECIALIST CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148418
- 21 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148418

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497887
  Domiciliary Care for harder to reach and rural areas - 1.1 The Service Purchaser is contracting the Service Provider to deliver: (i) domiciliary care; and (ii) respite at home to people in need living in harder to reach and rural areas to Individuals who fall into one of the following categories, Older Persons (65 years plus), Younger Adults (18-64 years) with a Physical Disability and/or Sensory Impairment ("Individuals") and Individuals with Mental Health or Learning Disabilities who are presenting needs.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR598525
  Domiciliary Care for harder to reach and rural areas - 1.1 The Service Purchaser is contracting the Service Provider to deliver: (i) domiciliary care; and (ii) respite at home to people in need living in harder to reach and rural areas to Individuals who fall into one of the following categories, Older Persons (65 years plus), Younger Adults (18-64 years) with a Physical Disability and/or Sensory Impairment ("Individuals") and Individuals with Mental Health or Learning Disabilities who are presenting needs.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-148418
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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