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Provision of Independent Professional Advocacy Service for Adults in Powys

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Powys County Council is inviting tenders for the Provision of Independent Professional Advocacy Service for Adults in Powys. This contract falls under the Health and Social protection industry categories. The Council is located in Llandrindod Wells, UK, and the service delivery location is the County of Powys. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with a contract value of £477,438. The deadline for completion is 30th April 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for competent, experienced, and qualified providers in the advocacy services sector to engage with Powys County Council. Businesses involved in independent professional advocacy services for adults, especially those with experience in statutory advocacy under the SSWB (Wales) Act, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Providers must adhere to Welsh Language regulations and be registered with Care Inspectorate Wales. The Council aims to work collaboratively with service providers to promote advocacy services and ensure the best interests of adult service users are met.

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Notice Title

Provision of Independent Professional Advocacy Service for Adults in Powys

Notice Description

Powys County Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Council") is awarding a contract to a competent, experienced, and qualified provider (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor") for the provision of Independent Professional Advocacy Service for Adults in Powys ('the Service'). Independent Adult Advocacy Service(s): Statutory Independent Advocacy under the SSWB (Wales) Act which is impartial and acts in the best interest of the service user. Advocacy across all adult citizen groups except those in receipt of statutory mental health advocacy (including seldom heard groups/preferred language). Working in partnership with the community and voluntary sector to ensure advocacy is understood and support is available to citizens who may have difficulty articulating or negotiating their needs and personal goals. The service will include: Promotion and marketing of advocacy services Robust advocacy data collection to support demand and future intelligence. The provider is required to be Registered with Care Inspectorate Wales CIW for Regulated Advocacy Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2019. Providers must make provision for the Strategic Framework for Welsh Language Services in Health, Social Services and Social Care (2016-19) which places a responsibility on "organisations across the public sector to comply with the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011. The Contract will be for 3 years and will commence on the date indicated in the award correspondence and will continue from that date until 30th April 2027 ("the Term") at which date the agreement will automatically terminate unless the Council exercises its option to extend for 1 year, plus 1 year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Powys County Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Council") is awarding to a competent, experienced, and qualified provider (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor") for the provision of Independent Professional Advocacy Service for Adults in Powys ('the Service'). Independent Adult Advocacy Service(s): Statutory Independent Advocacy under the SSWB (Wales) Act which is impartial and acts in the best interest of the service user. Advocacy across all adult citizen groups except those in receipt of statutory mental health advocacy (including seldom heard groups/preferred language). Working in partnership with the community and voluntary sector to ensure advocacy is understood and support is available to citizens who may have difficulty articulating or negotiating their needs and personal goals. The service will include: Promotion and marketing of advocacy services Robust advocacy data collection to support demand and future intelligence. The provider is required to be Registered with Care Inspectorate Wales CIW for Regulated Advocacy Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2019. Providers must make provision for the Strategic Framework for Welsh Language Services in Health, Social Services and Social Care (2016-19) which places a responsibility on "organisations across the public sector to comply with the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-138486
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138486
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£477,438 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£745,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£477,438 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angela.williams1@powys.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01597826223

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys

Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN465062
    Provision of Independent Professional Advocacy Service for Adults in Powys - Powys County Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Council") is seeking to engage with a suitably competent, experienced, and qualified provider (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor") for the provision of Independent Professional Advocacy Service for Adults in Powys ('the Service'). Independent Adult Advocacy Service(s): Statutory Independent Advocacy under the SSWB (Wales) Act which is impartial and acts in the best interest of the service user. Advocacy across all adult citizen groups except those in receipt of statutory mental health advocacy (including seldom heard groups/preferred language). Working in partnership with the community and voluntary sector to ensure advocacy is understood and support is available to citizens who may have difficulty articulating or negotiating their needs and personal goals. The service will include: Promotion and marketing of advocacy services Robust advocacy data collection to support demand and future intelligence. The provider is required to be Registered with Care Inspectorate Wales CIW for Regulated Advocacy Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2019. Providers must make provision for the Strategic Framework for Welsh Language Services in Health, Social Services and Social Care (2016-19) which places a responsibility on "organisations across the public sector to comply with the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011. The Contract will be for 3 years and will commence on the date indicated in the award correspondence and will continue from that date until 30th April 2027 ("the Term") at which date the agreement will automatically terminate unless the Council exercises its option to extend for 1 year, plus 1 year.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR473366
    Provision of Independent Professional Advocacy Service for Adults in Powys - Powys County Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Council") is awarding a contract to a competent, experienced, and qualified provider (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor") for the provision of Independent Professional Advocacy Service for Adults in Powys ('the Service'). Independent Adult Advocacy Service(s): Statutory Independent Advocacy under the SSWB (Wales) Act which is impartial and acts in the best interest of the service user. Advocacy across all adult citizen groups except those in receipt of statutory mental health advocacy (including seldom heard groups/preferred language). Working in partnership with the community and voluntary sector to ensure advocacy is understood and support is available to citizens who may have difficulty articulating or negotiating their needs and personal goals. The service will include: Promotion and marketing of advocacy services Robust advocacy data collection to support demand and future intelligence. The provider is required to be Registered with Care Inspectorate Wales CIW for Regulated Advocacy Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2019. Providers must make provision for the Strategic Framework for Welsh Language Services in Health, Social Services and Social Care (2016-19) which places a responsibility on "organisations across the public sector to comply with the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011. The Contract will be for 3 years and will commence on the date indicated in the award correspondence and will continue from that date until 30th April 2027 ("the Term") at which date the agreement will automatically terminate unless the Council exercises its option to extend for 1 year, plus 1 year.

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