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Contract for the Provision of Independent Professional Advocacy

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2024 at 13:06

TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2024 at 10:45

TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2024 at 10:04

Tender

25 Jul 2024 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Independent Professional Advocacy" within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. This contract aims to provide statutory independent professional advocacy services for adults aged 18 and over with care and support needs in the Swansea area, in accordance with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 11th October 2024, with the Council emphasizing a transparent process that included a standstill period to allow unsuccessful tenderers to appeal. The reference number for this contract is CCS/24/099, and the region for service delivery is UKL18 (Swansea).

The awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in independent advocacy. Companies already catering to education and training services will find this tender especially relevant as the additional classification under the CPV code 80000000 was also included. Businesses capable of meeting the statutory requirements outlined in the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, and who can demonstrate strong performance in similar projects, would be well-suited to compete. The contract has been awarded to Mental Health Matters Wales Ltd, emphasizing that capable organisations within the local sector can gain substantial work through such procurements.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Independent Professional Advocacy

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to enter into a contract for A Statutory Independent professional advocacy service provided to to adults 18+ with care and support needs in the Swansea area who meet the criteria set out in the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to enter into a contract for A Statutory Independent professional advocacy service provided to to adults 18+ with care and support needs in the Swansea area who meet the criteria set out in the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0484a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032993-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,083,680 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792637242

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS WALES

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