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Independent Professional Advocacy Service - Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council

  • Cardiff Council
  • Vale of Glamorgan Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-028263

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0483c3

Published 4 September 2024, 1:34pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Cardiff Council

County Hall, Atlantic Wharf

Cardiff

CF10 4UW

Email

Socialcare.Procurement@cardiff.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 2920873732

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.cardiff.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422

one.1) Name and addresses

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Civic Offices, Holton Road

BARRY

CF63 4RU

Email

procurement@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1446700111

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0275

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Independent Professional Advocacy


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Independent Professional Advocacy Service - Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council

Reference number

ERFX1008509

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85320000 - Social services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

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.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £2,609,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Vale of Glamorgan are not restricting award and can award all 3 of their Lots to one provider.

Cardiff Council are restricting award and will award each of their 2 Lots to a different provider.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Cardiff Council - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85320000 - Social services
  • 85312310 - Guidance services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 and three Lots for The Vale of Glamorgan Council.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

In addition to the 4 year (48 months) contract term, the contracts can also be extended for an addition 2 years (24 months).

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Cardiff Council - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities including autism

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85320000 - Social services
  • 85312310 - Guidance services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 and three Lots for The Vale of Glamorgan Council.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension period of up to 24 months (2 years) in addition to the initial period of 48 months (4 years)

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Vale of Glamorgan Council - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over, including care home advocacy

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85320000 - Social services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312310 - Guidance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 and three Lots for The Vale of Glamorgan Council.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension period of up to 24 months (2 years) in addition to the initial period of 48 months (4 years)

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Vale of Glamorgan Council - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities including autism

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85320000 - Social services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312310 - Guidance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 and three Lots for The Vale of Glamorgan Council.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension period of up to 24 months (2 years) in addition to the initial period of 48 months (4 years)

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Vale of Glamorgan Council - IPA for all other adults, including those with a Physical & Sensory Impairment, Mental Ill-health and/or Substance Misuse

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85320000 - Social services
  • 85312310 - Guidance services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 and three Lots for The Vale of Glamorgan Council.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension period of up to 24 months (2 years) in addition to the initial period of 48 months (4 years)

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-022881

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

7 October 2024

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English, Welsh

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

7 October 2024

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

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:

The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 requires us to consider more widely the economic, environmental, social and cultural well-being benefits of service procurement. For example, how the Service itself will contribute to local employment and how employment and volunteering opportunities will be made available to people to help them gain experience and confidence.

Please set out your approach to the delivery of Community Well-being Benefits and explain how, when delivering the service, you will address the requirements of the Service Specification Part 6 Community Well-being Benefits, paying particular attention to:

Local training and employment

Green and sustainable

Partners in community

(WA Ref:144281)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079477501

Country

United Kingdom