Tender

Tender for the Provision of Healthwatch Services Rutland County Council

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Welland Procurement is inviting tenders for a contract to provide Healthwatch services for Rutland County Council. This initiative aims to represent local residents’ views and influence health and social care services as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The contract, categorised under Market and economic research, and Public relations management services, begins on 1st April 2025 and spans an initial period of 60 months, with possible extensions up to a total of 96 months. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set at 12 noon on Monday, 2nd December 2024. The total budget for the initial term is £395,000.00, exclusive of VAT. Prospective bidders should prepare competitive quotes accordingly.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in local community services, public relations, and market research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in health, social care advocacy, and public consultation will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. By winning this contract, businesses can expand their footprint in the public sector, leveraging the platform to influence local health and care policies while delivering impactful services for the Rutland community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Healthwatch Services Rutland County Council

Notice Description

The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply services in respect of being the local Health and Social Care consumer champion and watchdog representing the views of local residents of all ages, advocating and influencing the delivery and commissioning of Health and Social Care services as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012, and any variation thereof. The overall aim of the Service is to provide an effective and efficient local Healthwatch in Rutland, which promotes and supports the involvement of residents in the commissioning and provision of local services and enables local people to gain support to make informed choices about their health, care and wellbeing. Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st April 2025. The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 60 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 36 months in 12-month increments, making 96 months in total. Any proposed extension is subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier and in accordance with the Council's business requirements. Any proposed extension to the contract will be agreed in writing between the Council and the supplier. The total budget for this contract is PS395,000.00(exclusive of VAT) for the initial period of the contract 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. Bidders are encouraged to provide a competitive quote. Please Note: The Council reserves the right to reject any submissions that are over budget without further evaluation. Suppliers are encouraged to search for the opportunity on East Mids Tender ProContract portal, under DN750332. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 12 noon Monday 2nd December 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06b92a8b-cc50-4de9-a1c6-ab9c5644e476
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae61fcca-373c-4ae2-baac-8ffd168f73fd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELLAND PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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