Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-f9f4-7117-8697-db9f48d0fc14/framework-for-the-provision-of-trailblazer-programme-support-services-and-activi Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework for the Provision of Trailblazer Programme Support Services and Activities [City & County of Swansea](https://tendernation.io/buyers/city-county-of-swansea) Open field Estimated value £160,000 Published 2 Oct 2026 Deadline 14 days left 2 Nov 2026 ## 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. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Split into 4 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 ## CPV classification Specialist training services Personal development training services Other community, social and personal services Counselling services Guidance and counselling services Provision of services to the community Adult and other education services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-077fef-2026-10-02T15:03:43+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-077fef-2026-10-02T15:03:43+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile City & County of Swansea: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/city-county-of-swansea) [Sector More Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [Framework Agreement for Training Courses for Children's and Adults Social Care Teams · Powys County Council · 8 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be1-e8f5-7063-8b3c-826c9f25c0d2/framework-agreement-for-training-courses-for-childrens-and-adults-social-care-t) [Training, Coaching and Development Providers Framework · Development Bank of Wales · 1 day left · 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-fdd9-70d0-aafe-cb6ddfbe8962/training-coaching-and-development-providers-framework) [Dynmaic Purchasing System for the Provision of Training in the Social Care Sector (Round 2) · Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council · 529 days left · 31 Mar 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdc-924d-72a2-b60b-f0b63dd5d649/dynmaic-purchasing-system-for-the-provision-of-training-in-the-social-care-secto) [Community Support Framework (Children's) - CAFS/2025/290 · Stoke-on-Trent City Council · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e27-6e06-732d-b676-d352cfb7ded4/community-support-framework-childrens-cafs2025290) [Provision of general supported living services · Bridgend County Borough Council · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-4b77-7034-a8df-feb338890c7f/provision-of-general-supported-living-services) [Short Breaks Services Framework (CSC25128) · Worcestershire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-60bd-70a1-b9b9-132615574244/short-breaks-services-framework-csc25128)