Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-ce77-7163-a011-de7f4a2cb58c/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-child-family-agency-staff-social-car

pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Framework Agreement for the provision of Child & Family Agency Staff (Social Care)

[City & County of Swansea](https://tendernation.io/buyers/city-county-of-swansea)

Open field

Estimated value

£6,000,000

Published

22 Sept 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Sets up a framework

    Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Swansea Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of an Agency Staff Framework for Child & Family Services (Social Care).

The Council is currently developing their Services Specification, contracting process and commercial model for the provision of a Framework Agreement and this notice contains information about a Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) which seeks the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the services.

Access to the MEQ can be requested and returned via email. Please send requests to , and responses to the same address quoting MEQ -Child & Family Agency Staff Framework Agreement by no later than 12:00 noon on Monday 5th October.

Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will assist to inform Swansea Council as to the level of interest from the market and will be used to evidence a decision as to how to undertake a competitive procurement. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT.

## CPV classification

Supply services of personnel including temporary staff Health and social work services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-077736-2026-09-22T11:07:16+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-077736-2026-09-22T11:07:16+01:00)

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