Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
City & County of Swansea
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL18 - Swansea
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services
Reference number
CCS/24/241
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,600,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Emergency Support Team
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312330 - Family-planning services
- 85112000 - Hospital support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Predominantly within the boundaries of Swansea Council but there may be occasions when support is required out of the county
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
The Specification and Tender Documents are currently in development. As a provider, if you have any pertinent input or views on how you would like the framework to be structured or if there is any other important information you think we should know prior to publishing the final contract notice then please contact procurement@swansea.gov.uk quoting Reference: CCS/24/241
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Children’s Residential Support Workers
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Predominantly 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
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
The Specification and Tender Documents are currently in development. As a provider, if you have any pertinent input or views on how you would like the framework to be structured or if there is any other important information you think we should know prior to publishing the final contract notice then please contact procurement@swansea.gov.uk quoting Reference: CCS/24/241
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Family Support Workers
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312330 - Family-planning services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85111000 - Hospital services
- 85112000 - Hospital support services
- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
Various locations including family homes, hospital, residential settings and within the wider community
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
The Specification and Tender Documents are currently in development. As a provider, if you have any pertinent input or views on how you would like the framework to be structured or if there is any other important information you think we should know prior to publishing the final contract notice then please contact procurement@swansea.gov.uk quoting Reference: CCS/24/241
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 December 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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