Official UK procurement notice
Framework for the Provision of Trailblazer Programme Support Services and Activities
Authority: City & County of Swansea (Local council)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionSwansea 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
CPV: Adult and other education services · Counselling services · Guidance and counselling services · Other community, social and personal services · Personal development training services · Provision of services to the community · Specialist training services
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published valueEvery one of these 4 lots carries the same published figure, £47,500: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Physical and Emotional HealthRenewalceiling above
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.
Lot #2Education, Employability and Skill BuildingRenewalceiling above
This lot includes services that improve informal and formal learning, employability, skills development, volunteering opportunities and progression towards employment-related activity.
Lot #3Creative and Cultural ProvisionRenewalceiling above
This lot includes arts, culture and creative activities that increase confidence, skills, engagement, social connection and community participation.
Lot #4Other Beneficial ProvisionRenewalceiling above
This lot includes other relevant provision that supports economically inactive residents and addresses identified barriers or gaps not fully covered by other areas.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Framework for the Provision of Trailblazer Programme Support Services…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How City & County of Swansea buys Social work services (CPV 8531), and who usually turns up
City & County of Swansea’s published record next to the market for the same work. Compared with other frameworks and DPS only. Whole-market view: Social work services (CPV 8531) →
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Local means the winner is registered in the region where that award was delivered.
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
Most of this buyer’s recorded winners were registered in the region where that award was delivered.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
Middle value in days from the bid deadline to the award date, on competitions that published both.
Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards have an award date within 55 days of the bid deadline.
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Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
The market share is a minimum: some awards have no bid count.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
Awards are recorded, but published direct routes and bid counts do not establish this buyer’s share.
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Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid0% / 22%
2–30% / 0%
4–60% / 11%
7+100% / 67%
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See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
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No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
Open a lot for its forecast, this buyer’s previous supplier and possible competitors, from published award history, not a bid list
Our matching links this notice to “Framework Agreement for the Provision of Drain Cleaning/Jetting Services” of this authority, but none of the 3 panel members sit in a category matching this notice.
Lot #1Physical and Emotional HealthCPV 8531Published estimate£48k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
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A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid3%
2–327%
4–616%
7+54%
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Where the award price may land.
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No comparable awards for this lot yet.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| PlatfformWorked for this buyer | Award of the Provision of an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service in Schoolsnotice published Nov 2024 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £2.4m1 award in 36m · last 25 months ago | None on file | at estimate n=1 | |
Barnardo'sLarge | £167m83 awards in 36m · last this month | 31 live · £87m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=38 |
Change, Grow, LiveLarge | £315m30 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 4 live · £91m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=12 |
| £2.0m20 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| £945k6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #2Education, Employability and Skill BuildingCPV 8531Published estimate£48k
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The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid3%
2–329%
4–617%
7+51%
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Where the award price may land.
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No comparable awards for this lot yet.
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Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
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A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Workforce Wellbeing LtdWorked for this buyer | Contract For Occupational Health Servicesnotice published Jul 2023 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £44m29 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 8 live · £285k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=8 | |
Hf Trust LimitedLarge | £31m6 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 2 live · £181m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
| £2.9m7 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 3 live · £1.7m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=4 | |
| £852k10 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 5 live · £1.1m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=7 | |
| £2.3m5 awards in 36m · last 19 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #3Creative and Cultural ProvisionCPV 8531Published estimate£48k
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The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid3%
2–326%
4–620%
7+50%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Swansea and Brecon Diocesan Board for Social ResponsibilityWorked for this buyer | Contract for the Provision of Family Centres in Swanseanotice published Feb 2021 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £44m29 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 8 live · £285k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=8 | |
| £24m10 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 6 live · £3.5m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=7 | |
Span ArtsSME | £29k4 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £64k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
| £945k6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| 2 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 2 live · £55k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #4Other Beneficial ProvisionCPV 8531Published estimate£48k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid2%
2–331%
4–617%
7+50%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Swansea and Brecon Diocesan Board for Social ResponsibilityWorked for this buyer | Contract for the Provision of Family Centres in Swanseanotice published Feb 2021 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Padda Specialist Care Ltd trading as Positive Pathways Support CymruWorked for this buyer | Domiciliary Care for harder to reach and rural areasnotice published Mar 2026 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Workforce Wellbeing LtdWorked for this buyer | Contract For Occupational Health Servicesnotice published Jul 2023 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £44m29 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 8 live · £285k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=8 | |
| £852k10 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 5 live · £1.1m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=7 | |
| £127k3 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 2 live · £77k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £945k6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| £6.1m1 award in 36m · last 16 months ago | None on file | at estimate n=1 |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
- Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open admission
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 2 Oct 2026, 15:03 BST
- Last source update
- 22 Oct 2026, 11:05 BST
- Authority reference
CCS/26/251- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-093439- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-077fefFind a Tender
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Apply via Jaggaer- Requests to participate (first stage)
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- Appointment period ends
- 2 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 26 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
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Timeline
2 Oct 2026 → 19 Nov 2026 · 5 dates- Tender notice published25 days ago2 Oct 2026, 15:03 BST
- Latest notice published5 days ago22 Oct 2026, 11:05 BST
- Clarification questions by26h ago26 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Today27 Oct 2026
- Admission / appointment period endsin 5 days · period end, not a bid countdown2 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Contract startsin 22 days19 Nov 2026
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 2 Oct 2026- Tender notice published2 Oct 2026, 15:03 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published22 Oct 2026, 11:05 BSTUK4
- Published value updated to £190,00022 Oct 2026, 11:05 BSTwas £160,000
Published amendments (1)
Increase in value due to change in funding
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Technical specifications ITT Code: itt_127704
- Bidding documents and specifications ITT Code: itt_127704
Notices published for this procedure
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