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

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. Renewal: 19th November 2026 to 31st March 2027 (optional up to 12 month extension which is subject to funding) Options: The value of each lot will be dependent on service under need and their individual requirements, the Lot amount stated has been specified due to mandatory fields, but is not necessarily the maximum per lot. The maximum provision will be as specified within the total framework value, however this value maybe increased subject to further grant funding which has not been agreed at this moment in time. Award criteria: Quality - 40% Price - 60%

This lot includes services that improve informal and formal learning, employability, skills development, volunteering opportunities and progression towards employment-related activity. Renewal: 19th November 2026 to 31st March 2027 (optional up to 12 month extension which is subject to funding) Options: The value of each lot will be dependent on service under need and their individual requirements, the lot amount stated has been specified due to mandatory fields, but is not necessarily the maximum per lot. The maximum provision will be as specified within the total framework value, however this value maybe increased subject to further grant funding which has not been agreed at this moment in time. Award criteria: Quality - 40% Price - 60%

This lot includes arts, culture and creative activities that increase confidence, skills, engagement, social connection and community participation. Renewal: 19th November 2026 to 31st March 2027 (optional up to 12 month extension which is subject to funding) Options: The value of each lot will be dependent on service under need and their individual requirements, the lot amount stated has been specified due to mandatory fields, but is not necessarily the maximum per lot. The maximum provision will be as specified within the total framework value, however this value maybe increased subject to further grant funding which has not been agreed at this moment in time. Award criteria: Quality - 40% Price - 60%

This lot includes other relevant provision that supports economically inactive residents and addresses identified barriers or gaps not fully covered by other areas. Renewal: 19th November 2026 to 31st March 2027 (optional up to 12 month extension which is subject to funding) Options: The value of each lot will be dependent on service under need and their individual requirements, the lot amount stated has been specified due to mandatory fields, but is not necessarily the maximum per lot. The maximum provision will be as specified within the total framework value, however this value maybe increased subject to further grant funding which has not been agreed at this moment in time. Award criteria: Quality - 40% Price - 60%

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