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Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs as a result of Disability or Illness

City & County of Swansea

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: City & County of Swansea

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Swansea, UKL18, SA1 3SN, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Procurement@swansea.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
2575000.0 GBP
Gross: 3090000 GBP
Published
26 Nov 2025, 16:07
Deadline
07 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Swansea Council (The Council) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced provider/s who can deliver flexible, child-centred support in a variety of settings-including the child's home and residential settings. Services must be appropriately registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and capable of offering individual support, tailored to each child's needs. These services are split into the following two Lots: Lot 1 - Residential Short Breaks Service for Children and Young People with Complex Needs. Provision of a Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) Registered facility providing overnight short breaks for children and young people with disabilities, notably those with a physical disability requiring attendance at a specialist provision Lot 2 - Home-Based Short Breaks Service for Children and Young People with Complex Needs. Provision of an overnight short breaks service for children and young people with a disability, that are provided within the family home.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077406-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - Residential Short Breaks Service for Children and Young People with Complex Needs

Lot Description: Provision of a Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) Registered facility providing overnight short breaks for children and young people with disabilities, notably those with a physical disability requiring attendance at a specialist provision.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The right to increase/decrease the service provision based on need.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,875,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 2,250,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Price (30%)

Lot Title: Lot 2 - Home-Based Short Breaks Service for Children and Young People with Complex Needs

Lot Description: Provision of a Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registered overnight short breaks for children and young people with a disability, that are provided within the family home.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: The right to increase or decrease services depending on need while the contract is valid.

Lot 2 Value: GBP 700,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 840,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Price (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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