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Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for Children and Young People

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for Children and Young People" was led by Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC in collaboration with Merthyr Tydfil CBC and Bridgend CBC. The project involves the provision of advocacy services to empower children and young people within specified areas such as Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil, and Bridgend. Located in the UKL15 and UKL17 regions, the procurement process has now reached the award and contract stages following an open procedure. The total contract value is £1,229,936, with TROS GYNNAL PLANT, a small to medium-sized enterprise, awarded the contract, officially signed on 24 July 2025. The service contract spans two years, with potential extensions of up to two additional years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the services industry, particularly those experienced in advocacy and youth support, to engage with local authority projects. As the procurement followed an open procedure, it allowed for competitive bidding from a broad spectrum of potential suppliers. The tender's preference for electronic submissions and the requirement for compliance with health and social care regulations provide a fair playing ground for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public service contracts. Enterprises with a focus on delivering support services compliant with the National Independent Advocacy Standards are particularly well-suited to compete in this domain, unlocking potential growth avenues by engaging with multiple public sector stakeholders across the involved regions.

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Notice Title

Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for Children and Young People

Notice Description

The provision of Advocacy and Independent Visiting Services to Children and Young People of Rhondda Cynon Taff CBC, Merthyr Tydfil CBC and Bridgend CBC. The role of the advocate will be to support a child or young person to make an informed decision with the young person's views and wishes being their sole focus. An advocate will help a child or young person to understand his or her rights and the choices of action that are available, but ultimately, any decisions taken will be the child or young person's own.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will represent and ensure the voice of the child/young person is heard as part of the care and support planning process and/or when a child wishes to raise representations over a matter relating to their care and support (and when the child explicitly consents to advocacy support). In delivering the service, the provider shall comply with all regulations, standards, legislation, directions, code of practice and any amendments or replacements relevant to the Service. In particular, it will measure its performance against the National Independent Advocacy Standards and Outcomes Framework for Children and Young People in Wales 2015.. The contract will run for a period of 2 years. Following this, the contract may be further extended up to 1 + 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148025
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148025
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,229,936 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months 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
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Additional Buyers

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.gov.uk, procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk, procurementteam@bridgend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443, +44 1656642596, +44 1685725000

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROS GYNNAL PLANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497883
    Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for Children and Young People - The provision of Advocacy and Independent Visiting Services to Children and Young People of Rhondda Cynon Taff CBC, Merthyr Tydfil CBC and Bridgend CBC. The role of the advocate will be to support a child or young person to make an informed decision with the young person's views and wishes being their sole focus. An advocate will help a child or young person to understand his or her rights and the choices of action that are available, but ultimately, any decisions taken will be the child or young person's own.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL531294
    Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for Children and Young People - The provision of Advocacy and Independent Visiting Services to Children and Young People of Rhondda Cynon Taff CBC, Merthyr Tydfil CBC and Bridgend CBC. The role of the advocate will be to support a child or young person to make an informed decision with the young person's views and wishes being their sole focus. An advocate will help a child or young person to understand his or her rights and the choices of action that are available, but ultimately, any decisions taken will be the child or young person's own.

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