--- title: "INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY (IPA) SUPPORT SERVICE" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-121032" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-121032" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-121032.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-121032.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-31" --- # INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY (IPA) SUPPORT SERVICE Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-121032 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-121032) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-121032.json) ## Summary The Bridgend County Borough Council has completed the tender process for the provision of an INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY (IPA) SUPPORT SERVICE. The procurement involved various suppliers offering services under different lots, such as the Advocacy Hub and Specialist Statutory IPA service, across the County Borough of Bridgend. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with key deadlines for submission and awarding of contracts. This tender provides business growth opportunities for service providers specializing in advocacy services. Businesses that cater to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and other support needs would be well-suited to compete in providing the required IPA support services. The Bridgend County Borough Council aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of advocacy services through the awarded contracts, creating a platform for collaboration and growth within the advocacy services sector. ## Notice Award for the provision of an INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY (IPA) SUPPORT SERVICE for individuals across the County Borough of Bridgend. ### 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 | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121032 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Jul 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £840,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £840,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS WALES; PEOPLE FIRST BRIDGEND; PROMO CYMRU | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 31 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121032 - 6 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121032 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY396852 INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY (IPA) SUPPORT SERVICE - 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. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG409883 INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY (IPA) SUPPORT SERVICE - Award for the provision of an INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY (IPA) SUPPORT SERVICE for individuals across the County Borough of Bridgend. ## Notice URLs - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-121032 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.bridgend.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-121032. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-121032.json.