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West Wales Independent Professional Advocacy Service

Pembrokeshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2022 at 10:25

Award Notice
Tender

05 Oct 2021 at 09:05

Tender Notice
Planning

01 Sep 2021 at 10:44

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Pembrokeshire County Council is conducting a completed procurement process for the "West Wales Independent Professional Advocacy Service," aimed at delivering professional advocacy services in the West Wales region, specifically covering Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion. The procurement was processed through an open procedure under the legal provisions of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. The total contract value was £1,988,721, and the service is expected to run from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2026, with potential extensions available. The procurement procedure was initiated with the contract award currently in effect.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in social work and advocacy services, particularly in providing Independent Professional Advocacy. Companies offering social services, non-profit organisations, and community-focused firms can benefit from participating in this contract, as there is a requirement for community engagement and social value delivery. Interested parties should have a robust understanding of advocacy legislation and the ability to foster community relationships to align with the contracting authority's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Wales Independent Professional Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Pembrokeshire County Council invite you to submit a bid to provide a Professional Independent Advocacy Service within the West Wales Region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) is a legislative requirement under Part 10 of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act (SSWBA) 2014. This type of advocacy is provided in circumstances such as where a citizen's access to care and support services is in question. Advocacy itself can be seen on a continuum and while IPA provision is specifically mandated, other types are to be encouraged, building on individual and community capacity. We are seeking a single IPA service for West Wales to deliver: - Single point of contact - Direct IPA advocacy work - generic & specialist IPA provision - Awareness and Promotion - Collaboration and Sector Development

Renewal: With an option to extend for a further period of 2 years + 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dbb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006415-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,988,721 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,988,721 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,988,721 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
This is a 4 year contract with the option to extend for up to 3 years (2 + 1)

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Pembrokeshire County Council
Additional Buyers

Carmarthenshire County Council

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SA61 1TP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Castle
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Advocacy West Wales - Eiriolaeth Gorllewin Cymru

Further Information

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