Award

Independent Professional Advocate (IPA) advocacy service for adults across Conwy and Denbighshire

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2025 at 15:58

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Feb 2024 at 16:07

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Independent Professional Advocate (IPA) services for adults in Conwy and Denbighshire. The contract, which falls under the category of social work and related services, was signed on 3 May 2024 and is set to last for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement process was managed by Conwy County Borough Council on behalf of Denbighshire County Council and was conducted using an open procurement method. The tender stage concluded with a submission deadline on 11 March 2024 and the subsequent award was finalised by 15 April 2024. The awarded supplier, Dewis Centre For Independent Living, will be responsible for delivering these advocacy services to eligible adults within the specified localities.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in the delivery of social work services and independent advocacy support. Companies specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in working with local authorities and providing community benefits, would be well-suited to participate in future similar tenders. The collaboration between Conwy and Denbighshire Councils highlights the importance of innovative service delivery models that support regional economic and social objectives. This contract allows for the implementation of best practices that can enhance social and environmental well-being, offering an excellent platform for businesses to expand their service portfolios and establish strong governmental partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Professional Advocate (IPA) advocacy service for adults across Conwy and Denbighshire

Notice Description

Conwy County Borough Council has completed a tender exercise and has appointed a suitable Service Provider to provide an Independent Professional Advocacy service across Conwy and Denbighshire, for adults who are eligible to receive IPA services. Conwy County Borough Council is the lead commissioner and has procured the service on behalf of Denbighshire County Council. The contract will be applicable for a period of three years with an option to extend for further two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-138141
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alan Thompson, Sarah Martin
Contact Email
alan.thompson@conwy.gov.uk, procurement@conwy.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1492574000

Buyer Location

Locality
CONWY
Postcode
LL32 8DU
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Conwy
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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