Provision of Pan Disability Independent Professional Advocacy Service for Adults

Descriptions

Neath Port Talbot Council is currently seeking Cabinet approval to invite tender submissions for the provision of a Pan Disability Independent Professional Advocacy Service for Adults, which we anticipate to be published around October 2019 for a first of May 2020 contract start. It’s currently felt that the contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend by period or periods of a further twenty four (24) months and should approval be given, will be tendered on the basis of M.E.A.T (Most Economically Advantageous Tender).The service aims to meet the Council’s statutory duties under Part 10 of the Code of Practice in the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 as it relates to Advocacy and will include the provision of Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) for people who access Council’s statutory services commissioned by its Social Services, Health and Housing Directorate. This will include but not be limited to support for people who may be regarded as older people, may have a learning disability, mental health needs or may have a physical disability as well as other people engaging in statutory services. There may also be an element of support for parents of children in care.A market engagement event has been arranged for the 23rd of September 2019 where providers who may be interested in delivering the above service are invited to meet and discuss with Council officers the proposed new service. The event is arranged as an opportunity for the Council to seek views on the relative strengths and weaknesses of the model planned and to explore ways to improve service delivery and which may be included in the service specification. There will also be an opportunity for the provider to ask the Council any questions it may have around the tender. The format of the event will consist of the Council offering a 1 hour slots with each provider over the day, where slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis.Providers who are interested in engaging with the Council at this event should contact Pam Morgans on the following email address - ccu@npt.gov.uk or alternatively on 01639 686350 to secure a slot on the day.The event will be held at the following address:-Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilConference Room 3The QuaysBrunel WayBaglan Energy ParkBritton FerryNeathNG11 2GGProviders should arrive around 10 mins before their allotted time and make themselves known to reception.