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Framework for the Provision of Trailblazer Programme Support Services and Activities

City & County of Swansea · Local authority

In brief

City & County of Swansea is looking for suppliers for training and care work (Wales).

It is a framework worth up to £190,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 months, up to 16 months with extensions, starting 30 November 2026.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 16 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 9 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 16 November 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 71 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £190,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

ITT Code: itt_127704

What the notice says

Swansea Council is establishing a Framework Agreement to commission suitable providers to deliver accessible, community-based activities and support as part of Swansea Council’s Trailblazer programme. Funding for this commission has been secured through the Welsh Government’s Trailblazer fund. The services will support economically inactive residents across Swansea to improve health, wellbeing, confidence, resilience, social connection and readiness to move closer to employment, training, volunteering or wider community participation. The programme will align with CFW+ and strengthen links with statutory, third sector, health, community and employer-based services to ensure participants can access appropriate local support and opportunities. The Framework is comprised of Four (4) Lots:- Lot 1: Physical and Emotional Health Lot 2: Education, Employability and Skill Building Lot 3: Creative and Cultural Provision Lot 4: Other Beneficial Provision

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 3 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £190,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 4 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 9 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 16 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Physical and Emotional Health 30 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 What this lot covers This lot includes services that promote wellbeing through approaches such as confidence and resilience building, counselling, emotional health support, physical activity, environmental activities and other appropriate interventions.	Social and domiciliary care, Training	£47,500
Education, Employability and Skill Building 30 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 What this lot covers This lot includes services that improve informal and formal learning, employability, skills development, volunteering opportunities and progression towards employment-related activity.	Social and domiciliary care, Training	£47,500
Creative and Cultural Provision 30 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 What this lot covers This lot includes arts, culture and creative activities that increase confidence, skills, engagement, social connection and community participation.	Social and domiciliary care, Training	£47,500
Other Beneficial Provision 30 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 What this lot covers This lot includes other relevant provision that supports economically inactive residents and addresses identified barriers or gaps not fully covered by other areas.	Social and domiciliary care, Training	£47,500

Timeline

2 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 093439-2026
22 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 099861-2026
30 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 103128-2026

About the buyer

City & County of SwanseaLast 12 months

Procurements

253

Awards

138

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From notice 093439-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 October 2026, last updated 30 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 October 2026.