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title: "INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY (IPA) SUPPORT SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0334a4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-06"
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# INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY (IPA) SUPPORT SERVICE

Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0334a4

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## Summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of an Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) Support Service. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is based in Bridgend, United Kingdom. The tender process is in the active stage with a closing date for submissions set for 16th June 2022. Providers are encouraged to submit their proposals via the electronic submission platform. The estimated total value of the contract is £840,000, with the opportunity to bid on a maximum of two lots, including various specialised advocacy services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social care sector, particularly those with expertise in advocacy services, social work, or support for individuals with learning disabilities and other specific needs. Companies that provide community-focused services, including non-profit organisations and those experienced in working with vulnerable populations, would be well-positioned to compete. By engaging with this contract, successful bidders can enhance their profile, expand their service offering, and contribute positively to community welfare in the Bridgend area.

## Notice

Bridgend County Borough Council wishes to invite providers to Tender for the provision of an INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY (IPA) SUPPORT SERVICE for individuals across the County Borough of Bridgend. Providers will be required to deliver a range of services to Individuals that meet the eligibility criteria and who may require advocacy support.

### Lot Information

Advocacy Hub

Advocacy Hub: central contact point with provision of information, signposting and referral function;

Specialist Statutory IPA service (LD/ASD)

Specialist Statutory IPA service (LD/ASD): for learning disabilities and clients with Autistic Spectrum Conditions

Specialist Statutory IPA service (Communication/Support Needs)

Specialist Statutory IPA service (Communication/Support Needs): based on specialist communication or support needs including dementia, mental health, sensory impairment, physical disabilities or life-limiting conditions

Accessible Statutory IPA service

Accessible Statutory IPA service: to ensure that as many people as possible are able to access an IPA as needed including care home residents, unpaid carers (including parent-carers) and any other eligible clients identified

Specialist Non-statutory Advocacy service (LD/ASD)

Specialist Non-statutory Advocacy service (LD/ASD): for people with learning disabilities or with an Autistic Spectrum Condition who require non-statutory advocacy, and who are facilitated to offer peer support, develop skills for independence, as well as to engage and mentor wider stakeholders on issues affecting them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011783-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £840,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 4WB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Bridgend Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 6 May 2022 at 08:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011783-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bridgend.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0417
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121032

## Provenance

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