Scope
Reference
CCS/24/300
Description
Swansea Council is establishing a framework agreement with organisations it can work with in the future to deliver high-quality support to those in need.
The framework agreement will have three separate lots that will offer the Council the flexibility to commission services that are effective at supporting individuals with a range of needs.
Tender documents can be accessed via the following link;
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 excluding VAT
- £100,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKL18 - Swansea
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
No maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded.
No maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for.
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Small Block Contracted Schemes
Description
This Lot will allow the Purchasers to call-off block contracts for the delivery of support at one or more addresses. Each call-off contract will have a designated level of support staff, but the maximum number will be 299 hours per week. In most instances, the Service Provider of the scheme must be registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales.
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 excluding VAT
- £100,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 4 November 2030
- Possible extension to 4 November 2035
- 10 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
Extension of initial framework term.
Extension period - option to extend up to 60 months.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Medium / Large Block Contracted Schemes
Description
This Lot will allow the Purchasers to call-off block contracts for the delivery of support at one or more addresses. Each call-off contract will have a designated level of support staff, but the minimum number will be 300 hours per week. In most instances, the Service Provider of the scheme must be registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales.
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 excluding VAT
- £100,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 4 November 2030
- Possible extension to 4 November 2035
- 10 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
Optional extension for initial term.
Extension Period - option to extend up to 60 months.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Individual Supported Living Packages (Spot Purchase)
Description
This Lot will allow the Purchasers to commission individual packages of care and support for Service Users with complex mental health needs.
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 excluding VAT
- £100,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 4 November 2030
- Possible extension to 4 November 2035
- 10 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
Optional extension for initial term.
Extension Period - option to extend up to 60 months.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Mini Competition and Direct Award option
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
This Framework Agreement may be utilised by the following Contracting Authorities:
- The Council of the City and County of Swansea
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
1 Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park,
Port Talbot
SA12 7BR
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Small Block Contracted Schemes
Please refer to tender documents.
Lot 2. Medium / Large Block Contracted Schemes
Lot 3. Individual Supported Living Packages (Spot Purchase)
Please see tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Small Block Contracted Schemes
Please refer to tender documents.
Lot 2. Medium / Large Block Contracted Schemes
Please see tender documents
Lot 3. Individual Supported Living Packages (Spot Purchase)
Please see tender documents.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Small Block Contracted Schemes
Lot 2. Medium / Large Block Contracted Schemes
Lot 3. Individual Supported Living Packages (Spot Purchase)
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender documents can be accessed (for free) via the following link;
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Please search for the following ITT code and description;
itt_118640 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Tenancy Based Care and Support (Supported Living) for People with Mental Health Need
Tenders can also be submitted via the e-TenderWales portal;
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 June 2035
Award criteria
Lot 1. Small Block Contracted Schemes
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 65.00% |
| Price | Price | 35.00% |
Lot 2. Medium / Large Block Contracted Schemes
Lot 3. Individual Supported Living Packages (Spot Purchase)
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 65.00% |
| Price | Price | 35.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A preliminary market engagement was undertaken however this was published under PCR 2015 prior to the Procurement Act 2023 becoming the new legal statute. https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/Search_View.aspx?ID=JUL483635
Contracting authority
City & County of Swansea
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-8699-BJGD
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Website: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Region: UKL18 - Swansea
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales