--- title: "Independent Professional Advocacy Service - Cardiff & Vale" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0410da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0410da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0410da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0410da.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-05" --- # Independent Professional Advocacy Service - Cardiff & Vale Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0410da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0410da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0410da.json) ## Summary The Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council are procuring Independent Professional Advocacy services geared towards social services. The service will be divided into multiple lots, each catering to specific demographics and needs. The procurement process is in the active stage, aiming to integrate social value and community benefits into the contracts, enhancing health and well-being, safety, opportunities, environment, and local economies. The current tender is open for submissions, with a deadline for bids set for January 8, 2024 This tender presents opportunities for organisations that specialise in social services, advocacy, and community welfare to compete. Businesses can leverage their expertise in supporting older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those in need of care and support services. Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council are focused on embedding social value principles, influencing local service provision, and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders, offering businesses a chance to contribute to positive community outcomes and economic growth through this contracting opportunity. ## Notice Cardiff Council Social Services and the Vale of Glamorgan Council Social Services Departments are commissioning Independent Professional Advocacy services across the region to: Adopt a systemic co-productive approach with all stakeholders across the region. Form purposeful, collaborative relationships between local authorities, health boards, Providers and the people who use the services. Share common understanding of what advocacy is and the specific role of Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA). Share a common agreement about when Independent Professional Advocacy is appropriate and always considering its accessibility and application alongside other forms of advocacy. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Cardiff Council - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over Cardiff Council Social Services and the Vale of Glamorgan Council Social Services Departments are commissioning Independent Professional Advocacy services across the region to: Adopt a systemic co-productive approach with all stakeholders across the region. Form purposeful, collaborative relationships between local authorities, health boards, Providers and the people who use the services. Share common understanding of what advocacy is and the specific role of Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA). Share a common agreement about when Independent Professional Advocacy is appropriate and always considering its accessibility and application alongside other forms of advocacy. The service will be provided across two Lots for Cardiff Council: Lot 1 - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over, including care home advocacy; for younger adults with a Physical & Sensory Impairment and for those with Mental Ill-health and/or Substance Misuse Lot 2 - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities including autism. The service will be provided across three Lots for The Vale of Glamorgan: Lot 3 - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over, including care home advocacy. Lot 4 - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities including autism. Lot 5 - IPA for all other adults with care and support needs. Renewal: In addition to the 4 year (48 months) contract term, the contracts can also be extended for an addition 2 years (24 months). Lot 2 - Cardiff Council - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities Cardiff Council Social Services and the Vale of Glamorgan Council Social Services Departments are commissioning Independent Professional Advocacy services across the region to: Adopt a systemic co-productive approach with all stakeholders across the region. Form purposeful, collaborative relationships between local authorities, health boards, Providers and the people who use the services. Share common understanding of what advocacy is and the specific role of Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA). Share a common agreement about when Independent Professional Advocacy is appropriate and always considering its accessibility and application alongside other forms of advocacy. The service will be provided across two Lots for Cardiff Council: Lot 1 - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over, including care home advocacy; for younger adults with a Physical & Sensory Impairment and for those with Mental Ill-health and/or Substance Misuse Lot 2 - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities including autism. The service will be provided across three Lots for The Vale of Glamorgan: Lot 3 - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over, including care home advocacy. Lot 4 - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities including autism. Lot 5 - IPA for all other adults with care and support needs. Renewal: Extension period of up to 24 months (2 years) in addition to the initial period of 48 months (4 years) Lot 4 - Vale of Glamorgan Council - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities Cardiff Council Social Services and the Vale of Glamorgan Council Social Services Departments are commissioning Independent Professional Advocacy services across the region to: Adopt a systemic co-productive approach with all stakeholders across the region. Form purposeful, collaborative relationships between local authorities, health boards, Providers and the people who use the services. Share common understanding of what advocacy is and the specific role of Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA). Share a common agreement about when Independent Professional Advocacy is appropriate and always considering its accessibility and application alongside other forms of advocacy. The service will be provided across two Lots for Cardiff Council: Lot 1 - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over, including care home advocacy; for younger adults with a Physical & Sensory Impairment and for those with Mental Ill-health and/or Substance Misuse Lot 2 - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities including autism. The service will be provided across three Lots for The Vale of Glamorgan: Lot 3 - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over, including care home advocacy. Lot 4 - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities including autism. Lot 5 - IPA for all other adults with care and support needs. Renewal: Extension period of up to 24 months (2 years) in addition to the initial period of 48 months (4 years) Lot 5 - Vale of Glamorgan Council - IPA for all other adults with care and support needs Cardiff Council Social Services and the Vale of Glamorgan Council Social Services Departments are commissioning Independent Professional Advocacy services across the region to: Adopt a systemic co-productive approach with all stakeholders across the region. Form purposeful, collaborative relationships between local authorities, health boards, Providers and the people who use the services. Share common understanding of what advocacy is and the specific role of Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA). Share a common agreement about when Independent Professional Advocacy is appropriate and always considering its accessibility and application alongside other forms of advocacy. The service will be provided across two Lots for Cardiff Council: Lot 1 - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over, including care home advocacy; for younger adults with a Physical & Sensory Impairment and for those with Mental Ill-health and/or Substance Misuse Lot 2 - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities including autism. The service will be provided across three Lots for The Vale of Glamorgan: Lot 3 - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over, including care home advocacy. Lot 4 - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities including autism. Lot 5 - IPA for all other adults with care and support needs. Renewal: Extension period of up to 24 months (2 years) in addition to the initial period of 48 months (4 years) Lot 3 - Vale of Glamorgan Council - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over Cardiff Council Social Services and the Vale of Glamorgan Council Social Services Departments are commissioning Independent Professional Advocacy services across the region to: Adopt a systemic co-productive approach with all stakeholders across the region. Form purposeful, collaborative relationships between local authorities, health boards, Providers and the people who use the services. Share common understanding of what advocacy is and the specific role of Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA). Share a common agreement about when Independent Professional Advocacy is appropriate and always considering its accessibility and application alongside other forms of advocacy. The service will be provided across two Lots for Cardiff Council: Lot 1 - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over, including care home advocacy; for younger adults with a Physical & Sensory Impairment and for those with Mental Ill-health and/or Substance Misuse Lot 2 - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities including autism. The service will be provided across three Lots for The Vale of Glamorgan: Lot 3 - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over, including care home advocacy. Lot 4 - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities including autism. Lot 5 - IPA for all other adults with care and support needs. Renewal: Extension period of up to 24 months (2 years) in addition to the initial period of 48 months (4 years) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007074-2024 | | 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARDIFF COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 4UW | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Vale of Glamorgan | | Electoral ward | Castleland | | Westminster constituency | Vale of Glamorgan | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 5 Mar 2024 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007074-2024 - 1 Nov 2023 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032264-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cardiff.gov.uk - http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Registration/Register - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0275 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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