Scope
Procurement reference
CCS/26/251
Procurement description
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
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
160000.00 GBP to 160000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
19 November 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2028
Lots
Divided into 4 lots
Physical and Emotional Health
Lot number: 1
Description
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.
CPV classifications
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Lot value (estimated)
40000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
48000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 November 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 March 2028, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
19th November 2026 to 31st March 2027 (optional up to 12 month extension which is subject to funding)
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The value of each lot will be dependent on service under need and their individual requirements, the Lot amount stated has been specified due to mandatory fields, but is not necessarily the maximum per lot. The maximum provision will be as specified within the total framework value, however this value maybe increased subject to further grant funding which has not been agreed at this moment in time.
Simple description of award criteria
Quality - 40%
Price - 60%
Education, Employability and Skill Building
Lot number: 2
Description
This lot includes services that improve informal and formal learning, employability, skills development, volunteering opportunities and progression towards employment-related activity.
CPV classifications
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Lot value (estimated)
40000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
48000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 November 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 March 2028, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
19th November 2026 to 31st March 2027 (optional up to 12 month extension which is subject to funding)
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The value of each lot will be dependent on service under need and their individual requirements, the lot amount stated has been specified due to mandatory fields, but is not necessarily the maximum per lot. The maximum provision will be as specified within the total framework value, however this value maybe increased subject to further grant funding which has not been agreed at this moment in time.
Simple description of award criteria
Quality - 40%
Price - 60%
Creative and Cultural Provision
Lot number: 3
Description
This lot includes arts, culture and creative activities that increase confidence, skills, engagement, social connection and community participation.
CPV classifications
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Lot value (estimated)
40000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
48000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 November 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 March 2028, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
19th November 2026 to 31st March 2027 (optional up to 12 month extension which is subject to funding)
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The value of each lot will be dependent on service under need and their individual requirements, the lot amount stated has been specified due to mandatory fields, but is not necessarily the maximum per lot. The maximum provision will be as specified within the total framework value, however this value maybe increased subject to further grant funding which has not been agreed at this moment in time.
Simple description of award criteria
Quality - 40%
Price - 60%
Other Beneficial Provision
Lot number: 4
Description
This lot includes other relevant provision that supports economically inactive residents and addresses identified barriers or gaps not fully covered by other areas.
CPV classifications
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Lot value (estimated)
40000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
48000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 November 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 March 2028, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
19th November 2026 to 31st March 2027 (optional up to 12 month extension which is subject to funding)
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The value of each lot will be dependent on service under need and their individual requirements, the lot amount stated has been specified due to mandatory fields, but is not necessarily the maximum per lot. The maximum provision will be as specified within the total framework value, however this value maybe increased subject to further grant funding which has not been agreed at this moment in time.
Simple description of award criteria
Quality - 40%
Price - 60%