Tender Contract for the Provision of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Holiday Childcare Support – Summer Holiday Pilot. City & County of Swansea
Tender Contract for the Provision of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Holiday Childcare Support – Summer Holiday Pilot. City & County of Swansea
Reference: CCS/26/077
Description
Provide a pilot service during the summer school holidays to assess and allocate additional support for children of full-time school age with emerging or identified Additional Learning Needs (ALN) to enable their attendance at childcare. Enabling parent/carers to work, attend education or participate in training.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 July 2026 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 20 July 2027
- 1 year
Description of possible extension:
The option to extend by 10 months to cover for subsequent holiday childcare dependant on the success of the pilot
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85321000 – Administrative social services
Contract locations
- UKL18 – Swansea
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 June 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 June 2026, 12:00pm
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Evaluation |
6 quality questions to be completed as per documents on etenderwales |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Price |
Total Evaluated Price (Worked Example) |
Price | 30.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
City & County of Swansea
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-8699-BJGD
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement
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