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Provision of a Local Healthwatch Bucks Service

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

03 Aug 2017 at 13:37

Tender

04 May 2017 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire County Council is seeking proposals for the "Provision of a Local Healthwatch Bucks Service," aimed at enhancing patient and user engagement in health and social care within Buckinghamshire. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is currently at the award stage, with an active contract valued at approximately £339,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2017 and will run for a duration of two years, with potential for a one-year extension. Contractors must submit their proposals through the Buckinghamshire Business Portal by midday on 5th June 2017 to participate in this open procurement process.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in health and social care services or community engagement initiatives. Companies with experience in coordinating healthwatch functions or similar roles will find the scope of this contract aligns well with their capabilities, providing a valuable platform to contribute to community-focused healthcare solutions while potentially expanding their business within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Local Healthwatch Bucks Service

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire County Council wishes to commission for the co-ordination and delivery of a Local Healthwatch Bucks function. Local Healthwatch is at the heart of a health and care service that is centred around patients and users. The service gathers peoples' views and experiences of the health and social care system within Buckinghamshire. The contract start date is 1st November 2017. The contract term is 2 years with the option to extend for 1 further year. The budget for this service is approximately PS170,000 per annum. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this contract. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal and follow the instructions. You be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 5th June 2017. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b144d1f-b3af-4de3-8af7-1490c08f64ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7324fd51-3b93-43d5-b292-c4d5863fb799
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£339,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1YG
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHWATCH BUCKS

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