Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services
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The City & County of Swansea is progressing with a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services," classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). This procurement involves three lots: Emergency Support Team, Children's Residential Support Workers, and Family Support Workers. The location is primarily within Swansea Council boundaries.
The procurement has moved through several stages: it was initially in planning in November 2024, reached tender stage by January 2025, and was finally at the award stage in August 2025. The procurement method used is open procedure, and the framework agreement allows for a maximum of 30 participants. This tender offers significant opportunities for providers specialising in social care and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in supporting children's services.
The opportunity is open to a wide range of businesses, including SMEs, to supply agency staff for various critical roles in child and family services. Success in being awarded a contract under this framework can lead to long-term business growth, access to recurring contracts, and the ability to serve one of the major regional authorities in Wales. The open procedure ensures a transparent selection process, attracting a diverse range of suppliers ready to meet the quality and price criteria set by Swansea Council.
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
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.
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.
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.
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