West Wales Independent Professional Advocacy Service

Concepts

• west wales independent professional advocacy service
• social work
• carmarthen
• aberystwyth
• pembrokeshire
• pembrokeshire county council
• independent professional advocacy service
• provision of independent professional advocacy
• independent professional advocacy
• social services and wellbeing

Location

South West Wales:

Description

Pembrokeshire County Council invite you to submit a bid to provide a Professional Independent Advocacy Service within the West Wales Region.

Total Quantity or Scope

The provision of Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) is a legislative requirement under Part 10 of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act (SSWBA) 2014. This type of advocacy is provided in circumstances such as where a citizen’s access to care and support services is in question. Advocacy itself can be seen on a continuum and while IPA provision is specifically mandated, other types are to be encouraged, building on individual and community capacity. We are seeking a single IPA service for West Wales to deliver: - Single point of contact - Direct IPA advocacy work – generic & specialist IPA provision - Awareness and Promotion - Collaboration and Sector Development

Renewal Options

With an option to extend for a further period of 2 years + 1 year

CPV Codes

• 85300000 - Social work and related services
• 85310000 - Social work services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Business Wales are offering support for this tender. Should support be required, please contact the Business Wales, West Wales number on 01267 233749. NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=114018 Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: Third Sector Engagement to deliver wider community benefits and added social value to the community. (WA Ref:114018) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.