Contract for Provision of Young Carers Service

The City & County of Swansea is seeking a provider to deliver an intervention and prevention Young Carers Service supporting young carers and their families across Swansea.

The contract has an estimated value of £350,000 excluding VAT and will initially run from April 2027 to March 2030, with the potential for an extension of up to 24 months.

The commissioned service will focus on identifying young carers at an early stage and ensuring they receive timely, proportionate and appropriate support to protect their wellbeing, education, family resilience and access to positive childhood opportunities.

Service Requirements

The successful provider will be responsible for delivering a coordinated package of support for young carers and their families.

The service will include:

• Assessment and safeguarding oversight
• Emotional and practical support
• Respite opportunities
• Youth club and group sessions
• One-to-one support
• Engagement with schools
• Awareness-raising activity
• Connections to wider partnership support

The provider will also be expected to work collaboratively with Social Services, Health and Education to support effective data sharing and joined-up working.

This partnership approach is intended to help young carers access appropriate services and ensure they have opportunities to participate in positive childhood experiences alongside their caring responsibilities.

Contract Information

Buyer: City & County of Swansea

Deadline: 7 October 2026, 12:00am

Contract Value: £350,000 excluding VAT

Delivery Length: 1 April 2027 to 30 March 2030, with a possible extension of up to 24 months to 30 March 2032

Tender Link: eTenderWales – Reference CCS/26/174

The deadline for supplier enquiries is 30 September 2026 at 12:00am, with an estimated award decision date of 1 December 2026.

Suppliers must register through the eTenderWales portal and express an interest in the relevant ITT to access the procurement documents and submit a response.

Tender submissions can be made in either Welsh or English.

Evaluation Criteria

Tender submissions will be evaluated on:

• Method Statements / Quality – 70%
• Price – 30%

The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure under the light touch regime.

The opportunity has also been identified as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Regulatory Requirements

Specific regulatory or registration requirements are not disclosed in the information provided.

Prospective providers should review the complete tender documentation for any safeguarding, workforce, service delivery, regulatory or other compliance requirements associated with supporting young carers and their families.

The contract provides an opportunity for organisations experienced in young carers, family support and preventative services to deliver coordinated support across Swansea.

With an emphasis on early identification, wellbeing, education and partnership working, the commissioned service will play a role in helping young carers access appropriate support while maintaining family resilience and opportunities for a positive childhood.

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Providers looking to explore similar opportunities can also view these children and young people’s advocacy services for further details on available support contracts, while those seeking specialist support can also view these therapeutic services for children for further information on services for young people. Providers preparing for future opportunities can also view this guide on how to prepare before a tender is published for further details on getting ready for upcoming procurement opportunities.