Contract for the Increasing of the Provision and Accessibility of Play and Leisure Opportunities for Children and Young People with an Additional Learning Need/s or Disability

A Tender Notice
by CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: 3 year
Value: £2M

Sector: HEALTH
Published: 19 Dec 2025
Delivery: 01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
Deadline: 19 Jan 2026 12:00

Related Terms

Location

Swansea:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

City & County of Swansea Swansea

Description

Swansea Council (The Council) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced provider/s who can deliver flexible Service for Children and Young People with additional learning need/s or disabilities the accessibility of play and leisure opportunities. Services must be appropriately registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and capable of offering individual support, tailored to each child/young person needs. The contract is divided into four (4) separate lots; Lot 1 - Access to Play in the Community Lot 2 - Increasing provision of out of school hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) activities for children and young people affected by disability aged 4-13. Lot 3 - Increasing provision of out of school hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) activities for children and young people affected by disability aged 11-19 Lot 4 - Delivery of school holiday play schemes for children and young people with a profound disability

Lot Division

1	Access to Play in the Community Value: £275K The Service Provider will be responsible for helping children and young people to realise the above ambition by enabling them to participate in play activities of their choice within their local community wherever possible
2	Increasing provision of out of school hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) activities for children and young people affected by disability aged 4-13 Value: £750K Provision of respite/short breaks outside of school hours. (This could be after 3pm Monday-Friday or on the weekend, term-time only.) Encourage children with a disability to participate in mainstream activities where possible, it is recognised that there are children and families who will need more support. Even if children cannot access mainstreams activities with support it should not be a barrier to the child accessing activities which promote their wellbeing, that they enjoy taking part in and help them to achieve their potential. As well as providing a positive activity for the child, the Service is intended to offer parents and carers a short break from their caring responsibility.
3	Increasing provision of out of school hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) activities for children and young people affected by disability aged 11-19 Value: £640K Provision of short breaks outside of school hours for children aged 11-19 (This could be after 3pm Monday-Friday or on the weekend, both term-time and during the school holidays). Although the Service Purchaser aims to encourage children with a disability to participate in mainstream activities where possible, it is recognised that there are children and families who will need more support. Even if children cannot access mainstreams activities with support it should not be a barrier to the child accessing activities which promote their wellbeing, that they enjoy taking part in and help them to achieve their potential. As well as providing a positive activity for the child, the Service is intended to offer parents and carers a short break from their caring responsibility.
4	Delivery of school holiday play schemes for children and young people with a profound disability Value: £260K Delivery of holiday provision and summer play scheme for children and young people affected by disability The Service Purchaser aims to significantly improve the holiday play opportunities for those children unable to access mainstream provision, including those requiring additional medical intervention to support feeding, with a specific focus on summer holidays.

Renewal Options

Option to extend for up to 24 months

Award Criteria

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CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

An E-Auction may be used.
Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
This is a recurring contract.
Options are available.
Renewals are available.