Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff to Support Child & Family Services

A Prior Information Notice
by CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£-£2M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
06 Nov 2024
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Predominantly within the boundaries of Swansea Council but there may be occasions when support is required out of the county

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Swansea Council are looking to implement a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Social Care Agency Staff in order to provide a swift, compliant route to cover staffing shortfall within the Child & Family Services Departments. The authority foresees the need for a multi lot framework covering requirements such as Emergency Child Support, Children’s Residential Support Workers and Family Support Workers

Lot Division

1 Emergency Support Team

Swansea Council require a team of Residential Children’s Workers to provide support to Children at short notice, whilst care planning is undertaken and longer-term arrangements put in place. Locations will vary depending on the needs of the child, this will generally be within the boundaries of Swansea Council but there may be occasions when support is required out of the county. The Council will require that the provider be given 24 hours’ notice to assemble a team of staff who have the necessary minimum qualifications and experience required which will be detailed in the Specification. Additional information: The Specification and Tender Documents are currently in development. As a provider, if you have any pertinent input or views on how you would like the framework to be structured or if there is any other important information you think we should know prior to publishing the final contract notice then please contact procurement@swansea.gov.uk quoting Reference: CCS/24/241
2 Children’s Residential Support Workers

Swansea Council require agency staff to provide Children's Residential Workers for the support of young people on a shift-by-shift basis. Workers will predominantly be required to work at any of the Authority’s Registered Children’s Homes however, there may be occasions where workers will be supporting children in their own homes or alternative arrangements. Additional information: The Specification and Tender Documents are currently in development. As a provider, if you have any pertinent input or views on how you would like the framework to be structured or if there is any other important information you think we should know prior to publishing the final contract notice then please contact procurement@swansea.gov.uk quoting Reference: CCS/24/241
3 Family Support Workers

Swansea Council require agency staff to provide Family Support workers to work with some of the most vulnerable children, young people and families being supported by Child and Family Services. Additional information: The Specification and Tender Documents are currently in development. As a provider, if you have any pertinent input or views on how you would like the framework to be structured or if there is any other important information you think we should know prior to publishing the final contract notice then please contact procurement@swansea.gov.uk quoting Reference: CCS/24/241

CPV Codes

  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 85312330 - Family-planning services
  • 85112000 - Hospital support services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people
  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
  • 85111000 - Hospital services
  • 85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Other Information

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