--- title: "Independent Professional Advocate (IPA) advocacy service for adults across Conwy and Denbighshire" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-138141" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-138141" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-138141.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-138141.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-30" --- # Independent Professional Advocate (IPA) advocacy service for adults across Conwy and Denbighshire Buyer: CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-138141 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-138141) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-138141.json) ## Summary Conwy County Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Independent Professional Advocate (IPA) services for adults in Conwy and Denbighshire. The contract, which falls under the category of social work and related services, was signed on 3 May 2024 and is set to last for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement process was managed by Conwy County Borough Council on behalf of Denbighshire County Council and was conducted using an open procurement method. The tender stage concluded with a submission deadline on 11 March 2024 and the subsequent award was finalised by 15 April 2024. The awarded supplier, Dewis Centre For Independent Living, will be responsible for delivering these advocacy services to eligible adults within the specified localities. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in the delivery of social work services and independent advocacy support. Companies specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in working with local authorities and providing community benefits, would be well-suited to participate in future similar tenders. The collaboration between Conwy and Denbighshire Councils highlights the importance of innovative service delivery models that support regional economic and social objectives. This contract allows for the implementation of best practices that can enhance social and environmental well-being, offering an excellent platform for businesses to expand their service portfolios and establish strong governmental partnerships. ## Notice Conwy County Borough Council has completed a tender exercise and has appointed a suitable Service Provider to provide an Independent Professional Advocacy service across Conwy and Denbighshire, for adults who are eligible to receive IPA services. Conwy County Borough Council is the lead commissioner and has procured the service on behalf of Denbighshire County Council. The contract will be applicable for a period of three years with an option to extend for further two years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138141 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 May 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | CONWY | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL32 8DU | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire | | Local authority | Conwy | | Electoral ward | Conwy | | Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2025 at 15:58 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138141 - 8 Feb 2024 at 16:07 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138141 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466452&idx=5 8th February 2024 - Statistics summary - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466452&idx=6 8th February 2024 - Example Agreement - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466452&idx=7 8th February 2024 - Contract Terms - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466452&idx=8 8th February 2024 - TUPE information - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466452&idx=9 8th February 2024 - Pricing schedule template - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466452&idx=1 8th February 2024 - Tender instructions - advocacy service - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466452&idx=2 8th February 2024 - Invitation to tender document - advocacy service - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466452&idx=3 8th February 2024 - Service specification - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466452&idx=4 8th February 2024 - Example monitoring report format ## Notice URLs - http://www.conwy.gov.uk - http://www.dewiscil.org.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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