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Framework for the Provision of Trailblazer Programme Support Services and Activities[E35]

Swansea, United KingdomCity & County of Swansea[E1]

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What they want
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.
Who can bid
No restrictions are stated in the notice data. The tender documents may set more.
Deadline
Buyer's deadline: 2 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. UTC: 2 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC.
Published 22 Oct 2026.
Value
GBP 190,000
Buyer
City & County of SwanseaSee what else this buyer buys and when.
How to apply
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Deadline[E14]
2 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC
Value[E36]
GBP 190,000
Published[E32]
22 Oct 2026
Procedure[E31]
Below threshold - open competition
Source
UK Find a Tender (OCDS) (opens in a new tab)
Last checked
14 hours ago

About the requirement

From the notice

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[E15]

Eligibility and requirements

  • ConditionDelivery location: UKL18, United Kingdom.[E19]
  • ConditionDelivery location: UKL18, United Kingdom.[E16]
  • ConditionDelivery location: UKL18, United Kingdom.[E18]
  • ConditionDelivery location: UKL18, United Kingdom.[E17]
  • ConditionThe legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).[E20]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 3 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E24]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E27]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 4 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E26]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 4 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E25]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E28]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 2 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E22]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 2 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E21]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 3 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E23]
  • DetailLot 3 runs from 19 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2027, extendable to 31 Mar 2028.[E9]
  • DetailLot 1 runs from 19 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2027, extendable to 31 Mar 2028.[E10]
  • DetailLot 4 runs from 19 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2027, extendable to 31 Mar 2028.[E11]
  • DetailLot 2 runs from 19 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2027, extendable to 31 Mar 2028.[E12]
  • DetailClarification questions close at 26 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC.[E29]
  • DetailThe notice explains how to submit a tender.[E34]
  • The notice data states no restriction on who may bid. Exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the tender documents still apply.

Risks and unknowns

  • RiskOnly 4 days remain before the deadline.[E14]
  • UnknownWe read the published notice, not the full tender documents.

Updates

  1. First seen · 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC

    The source published a call for competition with a future deadline.

    Source document 099861-2026

Evidence

36 facts

Every fact on this page comes from the published notice. Each entry shows the document and the field it was read from.

  1. E1

    The buyer is City & County of Swansea.

    Document 099861-2026, field /buyer/name, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  2. E2

    The notice is classified under CPV 75200000 (Provision of services to the community).

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/5/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  3. E3

    The notice is classified under CPV 80400000 (Adult and other education services).

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/6/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  4. E4

    The notice is classified under CPV 80510000 (Specialist training services).

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/0/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  5. E5

    The notice is classified under CPV 80570000 (Personal development training services).

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/1/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  6. E6

    The notice is classified under CPV 98000000 (Other community, social and personal services).

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/2/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  7. E7

    The notice is classified under CPV 85312300 (Guidance and counselling services).

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/4/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  8. E8

    The notice is classified under CPV 85312320 (Counselling services).

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/3/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  9. E9

    Lot 3 runs from 19 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2027, extendable to 31 Mar 2028.

    “2026-11-19T00:00:00+00:00 to 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/lots/2/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  10. E10

    Lot 1 runs from 19 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2027, extendable to 31 Mar 2028.

    “2026-11-19T00:00:00+00:00 to 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/lots/0/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  11. E11

    Lot 4 runs from 19 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2027, extendable to 31 Mar 2028.

    “2026-11-19T00:00:00+00:00 to 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/lots/3/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  12. E12

    Lot 2 runs from 19 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2027, extendable to 31 Mar 2028.

    “2026-11-19T00:00:00+00:00 to 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/lots/1/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  13. E13

    The buyer's address is in United Kingdom.

    Document 099861-2026, field /parties/0/address/country, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  14. E14

    Tenders must be submitted by 2 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC.

    “2026-11-02T12:00:00+00:00”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/tenderPeriod/endDate, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  15. E15

    The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.

    “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 Tr…”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/description, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  16. E16

    Delivery location: UKL18, United Kingdom.

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/items/1/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  17. E17

    Delivery location: UKL18, United Kingdom.

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/items/3/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  18. E18

    Delivery location: UKL18, United Kingdom.

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/items/2/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  19. E19

    Delivery location: UKL18, United Kingdom.

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  20. E20

    The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/legalBasis/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  21. E21

    The buyer marks lot 2 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/lots/1/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  22. E22

    The buyer marks lot 2 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/lots/1/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  23. E23

    The buyer marks lot 3 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/lots/2/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  24. E24

    The buyer marks lot 3 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/lots/2/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  25. E25

    The buyer marks lot 4 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/lots/3/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  26. E26

    The buyer marks lot 4 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/lots/3/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  27. E27

    The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/lots/0/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  28. E28

    The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/lots/0/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  29. E29

    Clarification questions close at 26 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC.

    “2026-10-26T12:00:00+00:00”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/enquiryPeriod/endDate, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  30. E30

    This notice changes or updates a call for competition.

    “tenderUpdate”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tag, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  31. E31

    The procedure is: Below threshold - open competition.

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/procurementMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  32. E32

    The notice was published on 22 Oct 2026.

    “2026-10-22T11:05:10+01:00”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/documents/2/datePublished, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  33. E33

    Find a Tender gives the tender status as active.

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/status, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  34. E34

    The notice explains how to submit a tender.

    “Access through eTenderWales - http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk Please search for ITT code: itt_127704”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/submissionMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  35. E35

    The notice is titled "Framework for the Provision of Trailblazer Programme Support Services and Activities".

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/title, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  36. E36

    The stated value is GBP 190,000 excluding VAT.

    “190000 GBP”

    Document 099861-2026, field /tender/value/amount, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:20 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

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