Tender

Independent Professional Advocacy Service - Cardiff & Vale

  • Cardiff Council
  • Vale of Glamorgan Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-032264

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0410da

Published 1 November 2023, 11:41am



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

http://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/Registration/Register

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/Registration/Register

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

Social protection


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Independent Professional Advocacy Service - Cardiff & Vale

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.1.6) 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

Lot 1 - 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
  • 80000000 - Education and training 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:

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.

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

Lot 2 - Cardiff Council - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities

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
  • 80000000 - Education and training 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:

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.

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

Lot 4 - Vale of Glamorgan Council - IPA for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85320000 - Social services
  • 80000000 - Education and training 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:

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.

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

Lot 5 - Vale of Glamorgan Council - IPA for all other adults with care and support needs

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85320000 - Social services
  • 85312310 - Guidance services
  • 80000000 - Education and training 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:

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.

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

Lot 3 - Vale of Glamorgan Council - IPA for older adults aged 55 and over

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85320000 - Social services
  • 80000000 - Education and training 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:

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.

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: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

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

Date

8 January 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

8 January 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:

Local authorities with local health board providers must support social value and community benefits with organisations to develop a shared understanding of the common agenda, and to share and develop good practice. The purpose is to maximise the positive outcomes and well-being of local people; influence local service provision; and add value and focus to what matters to people in a way that exceeds exclusively monetary value. This is about:

- enhancing health and wellbeing.

- building safer communities.

- maximising opportunities for fulfilling potential.

- improving the physical environment.

- supporting local economies.

Please set out how your organisation will embed the principles of social value and community benefits into its everyday activities.

(WA Ref:135990)

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