Coming up· published 6 Feb 2026
Framework for the provision of Day Service Opportunities
City & County of Swansea · Swansea, Wales
City & County of Swansea is planning Framework for the provision of Day Service Opportunities. It is a framework for learning disability and autism in Swansea.
Source: Find a Tender, published 6 Feb 2026. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Pipeline notice published
UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 15:12
View notice2026
Pipeline notice published
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 15:05
View notice2026
Tender notice expected
Date given in the buyer's earlier notice
2026
Contract starts
Next
2032
Contract ends
6 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
City & County of Swansea is planning Framework for the provision of Day Service Opportunities. It is a framework for learning disability and autism in Swansea. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £10,000,000. The contract runs from 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2032. It lasts 6 years.
The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 6 February 2026. The notice number is 011044-2026. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-051eff.
Summary of the contracting process
Located in the region of Swansea, UKL18, this contract is part of the planning stage, with an anticipated future notice date set for 1st September 2025. The procurement process follows the tender initiation type and is above the threshold with a special focus on the light-touch regime.
With a gross value of £10 million, the framework guarantees advisory support, drop-in sessions, and structured skills development, aiming to foster business expansion in the services sector. It is designed to be suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it ideal for businesses focused on social services and community care.
The contract period begins on 1st April 2026 and allows for potential renewals, thus providing long-term engagement opportunities for the winning businesses.
The notice in full
A framework for bespoke day care services which will provide advice, support through drop in and structured skills focused sessions for older adults, people with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Learning Disability and Autism Support
- Procurement type
- Framework
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 30 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2032 (6 years)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Current stage
- Planning
- Stages so far
- Planning
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.
Values
- Tender value
- £10,000,000
Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Planned
- Lots
- Planned
Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 011044-2026
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051eff
- CPV code
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Swansea
- Town
- Swansea
- Postcode
- SA1 3SN
- Electoral ward
- Waterfront
- Constituency
- Swansea West
- Delivery area
- Swansea
- Region
- Wales
- Sub-region
- Swansea
- Area
- Mid and South West Wales
- Country
- Wales
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- City & County of Swansea
- Category
- Services
- Address
- Swansea, SA1 3SN · Wales · Wales
Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.
Documents and links
- Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011044-2026
- Pipeline notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025229-2025
- Swansea.gov.ukswansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- Legislation.gov.uklegislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- OCDS record ocds-h6vhtk-051eff (JSON)find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h…
Questions about Framework for the provision of Day Service Opportunities
When will the Framework for the provision of Day Service Opportunities tender open?
City & County of Swansea has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.
How much is the Framework for the provision of Day Service Opportunities contract worth?
The estimated value is £10,000,000. The contract runs from 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2032 (6 years).
Who is the buyer for Framework for the provision of Day Service Opportunities?
City & County of Swansea, based in Swansea, Wales.
How do I bid for Framework for the provision of Day Service Opportunities?
Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.
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What to do next
- Read the early notice in full.
- Answer any market engagement questions.
- Gather your evidence and case studies now.
- Check your policies are up to date.
- Watch for the tender notice.
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